Make A Sharp Journey To The Historical Places Of Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh, is the fourth largest state in the Indian country. Hyderabad is the capital of Andhra Pradesh and Telugu is the most broadly spoken language. Andhra Pradesh is a state crammed with exciting culture and rich heritages. There are so many historical places over here like pilgrimages, Forts, Museums etc.

Charminar: 

Charminar is a monument located in the City of Hyderabad which is the capital city of the State of Andhra Pradesh in South India. Charminar is one of the most significant landmarks of the city. The monument was built by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah in 1591 to honor the eradication of plague.
Charminar is a beautiful and impressive square monument. Each side measures 20 m, and each of the corners has a tall, pointed minaret. These four gracefully carved minarets soar to a height of 48.7 m above the ground, imposing the landscape for miles around. Each minaret has four stories, marked by a delicately carved ring around the minaret. Unlike the Taj Mahal, Charminar's four fluted minarets of Charminar are built into the main structure. Inside the minarets 149 winding steps guide the visitor to the top floor, the highest point one can reach, which provides a panoramic view of the city. Thus here by Charminar is considered to be one of the most stunning Monuments among all the historical places India.

Warangal Fort:

Warangal Fort is also well-known for some delicate gateways that have become a icon of Andhra Pradesh Tourism. The fort has 45 towers and pillars spread all over. The outstanding feature about the main gateway comprises of the four gigantic pillars, which have been crafted out of a single rock. Warangal Fort includes 3 rawports, among which 2 are of mud, as the 3rd and the internal most one is built of stone. Inside the fort there are Sambhuni gudi, Venkatesswara temple, Keerthi Toranas and Kushmahal. Even though most of the fort is ruined these days. But still Warangal fort is among the most excellent attractions in Andhra Pradesh.

Golconda Fort:

Golconda Fort is one of the most amazing monuments, located 11 km. from Hyderabad, the capital of Andhra Pradesh. The name of Golconda originates from the telgu words "Golla" and "Konda" which means 'shepard's hill'. One of the most significant features of this fort is that the sounds of hands clapped at the entry gate can be heard quite clearly at the top of the hill. The bulk of the ruins of this fort, date from the time of the Qutub Shahi kings, who had ruled this area in the 16th and 17th century. The fortress is built on a granite hill 120 metres high, surrounded by massive crenellated ramparts.So this fort is deemed to be the historical places India.

Qutb Shahi Tombs:

Qutb Shahi Tomb is Located about a kilometer north from Golconda Fort, the Qutub Shahi tombs represent the most authentic and majestic display of the Qutub Shahi dynasty. The galleries of the smaller tombs are of a single storey while the larger ones are two storied. In the centre of each tomb is a sarcophagus which overlies the actual burial vault in a crypt below. The domes were originally overlaid with blue and green tiles, of which only a few pieces now remain. This tombs are said to be the oldest historical places India.

Bhongir Fort:

The Bhongir Fort is similar to the other forts of the region as it has a moat that encircles the fort, a vast underground chamber, trap doors, an armory, stables, ponds, wells etc. Bhongir is located only 50 kms away from Hyderabad. The rock on which the fort is has a unique egg-shaped construction with two entry points confined by huge rocks, so the fort was considered practically invincible by invading armies.