Quiz on Golconda Fort

Where is the Golconda Fort located?

Golconda was the principal capital of which dynasty?

 Who first constructed the mud fort in Golconda?

Golconda is renowned for what?

Which famous mines are located near Golconda?

Which of these diamonds are believed to have been excavated from the mines of Golconda?

The historic Golconda Fort derives its name from the Telugu word ‘Golla Konda’ which means what?

 Golconda Court comprises of how many distinct forts?

What is the outermost enclosure of Golconda called?

 During the early seventeenth century which industry strongly existed in Golconda?

An acoustic effect may be felt in Fateh Darwazaan, where a hand clap at a specific location below the dome at the entry reverberates and can be heard clearly from over a kilometre distant.

Golconda Court has how many imposing gateways?

Whose triumphant army marched in through Fateh Darwaza?

 It is said that a hidden tunnel runs from which hall to one of the palaces at the foot of the hill in Golconda?

The fort also contains the tombs of which kings?

On the official “List of Monuments” issued by the Archaeological Survey of India under The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, Golconda Fort is classed as what?

On the Deccan Plateau, at what height was the Golconda Fort built?

Which among the following is another building found inside the Golconda fort?

What is the extension of the Golconda fort called?

Golconda consists of forts with a 10 km long outer wall, with how many semicircular bastions?