Historical Places In Telangana For Every History Enthusiast

Situated in the Western part of the beautiful city of Hyderabad at a distance of approximately 9 km from Hussain Sagar Lake, the Golconda fort is spread over an area of three square kilometres which is 4.8 kilometres in length. This mighty fort falls in the list of the most humongous fortresses of India. One interesting phenomenon observed at the Golconda Fort is that if a person standing at a certain point near the dome entrance claps his hands, it can be heard at the hilltop pavilion which lies at a distance of about one kilometre. In a way, this feature proved to be useful as with the help of this, people living inside the fort were warned of any approaching danger if any. Now, this is more or less used as a means of entertainment for the tourists. The architecture, the legends, the history, and the mystery of Golconda Fort add to its allure and make it one of the best historical places in Telangana.

A prominent landmark of the Telangana state and an apt example of architectural excellence and historical richness, the Warangal fort is famous historical place in Telangana. The city is also known as Oru Kallu, which means 'a single stone'. Locals believe the city was built on a single rock in the medieval era. Sprawlingly spread across a stretch of 19 km between Warangal Hanamkonda, this 12th-century fort is a prominent historical attraction in Telangana. Every year thousands of enthusiastic tourists flock in to witness this historical places in Telangana.

An identifying feature of the city of Hyderabad, Charminar is the most prominent landmark located right in the heart of the city. This historical place in Telangana was erected by Quli Qutub Shah to signify the founding of Hyderabad. As is evident from the structure, it was so named as it consists of four minarets. Although it lies right in the centre of the city with traffic and crowds milling all about it, Charminar certainly manages to hold the gaze. It is also famous for the market that sprawls around it and is called 'Laad' or 'Chudi' Bazaar.

Taj Falaknuma Palace is perched around 2000 metres above the city of Hyderabad. Once the royal residence of Nizam- probably the richest man in the world, the palace has now been converted into a five star luxury heritage hotel. Reverberating with sheer opulence and elegance, the palace treats all its guests like royalty.

Initiated in 950 AD and completed by the year 1000, this fort has seen much changes of power. Depicting architecture of both Muslim and Hindu reigns, Khammam Fort has recently completed 1000 years of existence and is a major historical place of Telangana. Of tremendous historic value to Telangana, this fort sees scores of tourist regularly.

Once the seat of the Asaf Jahi dynasty, the Chowmahalla Palace was built in Hyderabad between the years 1857 and 1869. In essence, Chowmahalla can be literally translated to mean 'Four Palaces'. The magnificent monument consists of two massive courtyards as well as a grand dining hall known as 'Khilawat'. This splendid monument that once served as the official residence of the Nizams of Hyderabad during their reign still retains some of its past splendour. It is still the property of Barkat Ali Khan Mukarram Jah, heir of the Nizams and has been decorated with UNESCO's Asia Pacific Merit award in 2010 as well.

A majestic structure that reflects the relics of the 12th century is a Fort of Bhuvanagiri or Bhongir constructed by Tribhuvanamalla Vikramaditya, a Chalukya ruler. Renowned for its impressive architecture and geometric structure, the fort is oval shaped and comprises of two entry points. In fact, the fort is also bastioned with fosse which makes it completely impregnable. Situated to the entrance of the fort is an idol of Sardar Sarvai Panappa, who served as the onetime ruler of this fort as well as the monarch of Goud community.

Purani Haveli is an integral part of the heritage and ethos of the city of Hyderabad is Displaying some of the most exquisite forms of craftsmanship, Purani Haveli was a palace was originally built to serve as the home to the Peshwa of Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah, Mir Momen. Today, Purani Haveli is undeniably one of the significant parts of Hyderabad's golden era and is known for its remarkable exhibits of artwork and talent and functions as a museum. This historic monument in Telangana has one of the most unique features such as a wardrobe, which is the longest in the world!

A small village of great religious as well as archaeological significance, Nandikonda is nestled along the banks of River Krishna near Nagarjuna Sagar Dam. Vijayapuri Township, the village was once the home to Ikshvaku Dynasty. However, today this village is a site of several important Buddhist excavations and structure such as pillared halls, monasteries etc. that were unearthed during the establishment of the town.

Medak Fort is situated in Telangana, 96 kms from Hyderabad and stands strong as an architectural masterpiece of the bygone era. Currently, the fort is mostly in ruins but it is still an important historical monument of Telangana.

Malwala Palace is an 18th century historical monument located on the Moghalpura, Hyderabad. The ancient structure boasts of Rajput and Mughal architectural styles and has special imported teak wood furniture.

Known For : Nandikonda Mattapalli Panagal (Panagallu)

Nalgonda is a city with deep-rooted rich history and equally intriguing cultural heritage. With its roots going back to Paleolithic Age proved by enough evidence excavated from Yeleswaram, Nalgonda also displays the hints of Neolithic culture with the further unearthing of sling stones and other such objects. The city derives its name from a combination of two Telugu words 'Nalla' and 'Konda' meaning 'Black Hills'. In fact, today the city of Nalgonda is one of the most significant historical places in Telangana a colourful blend of diverse religious cultures and traditions reflecting the beautiful part of the city that was once ruled by several Hindu and Muslim rulers at different points of time.

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11 Nalgonda Attractions

Panagal is another important village in Nalgonda District located just 3 km from the main city and is known for its historic importance. The village in 11th century AD serves as the capital of Kakatiya Dynasty, however today it is famed as a highly religious place. The place owes its fame to once again Kakatiya Dynasty who established numerous temples in the village. Adorned with 66 pillars and a huge Nandi sculpture right in front of central mandapa, there are two most sought after Shiva temples in the village namely the Chaya Someswara Swamy Temple and Pachala Someswara Temple.

Asmangadh Fort or Asmangadh Palace is situated in Hyderabad. The name literally translates to "home in the sky" because the palace was situated on a hill top. Lately, it has been converted into a school for children, called the St. Joseph's Public School.

Situated at the top of the hill, these caves depict the life of the Buddhist Civilization that existed here centuries ago. From the beautifully carved sculptures, the inscriptions on the cave walls to the life sized statues and relics of Buddha, this cave offers a visual treat for history enthusiasts. Apart from this, there is another cave situated underground and is horizontal in length, it is said to be the second largest cave in the Indian sub-continent. The museum, on the other hand, offers a collection of excavated artefacts belonging to the Buddhism era.

Rachakonda Fort is situated in the Indian state of Telangana, 56 kms from Hyderabad. Constructed around 1360 AD, the fort is a masterpiece of the Kakatiya dynasty. It also offers a beautiful 360-degree view of the surroundings making it a beautiful historical place in Telangana.