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Golconda Fort

We took a trip outside the city recently to visit Golconda Fort, one of Hyderabad's true historical wonders. The fortress dates back to the 12th century, and is well-known not only for its architectural and engineering achievements, but also for having been one of the world's most important diamond and gem trading areas. Among other things, it is said to be the source of the famous Kohinoor diamond. While there, Maya did her best to lift the 250kg weight that's apparently been lying around for 900 or so years, the original purpose of which I forgot amidst all the excitement that seemed to accompany us foreigners trying in vain to lift it.


The day we went happened to be Gandhi Jayanthi (birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi), and to celebrate we took along our driver, maid (and her daughter) and turned the day into a field trip/picnic.


Admittedly, I am too lazy to post all of my own photos taken during our visit, except the few here. And this one. OK...one more. However, I discovered some excellent pictures of the fort (and many others taken around Hyderabad and South India) on this website.

posted by David @ 3:23 AM