The famous 'Golconda Fort', known for its acoustic diamond vault, was originally constructed by which dynasty before falling to the Qutb Shahis? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
The famous 'Golconda Fort', known for its acoustic diamond vault, was originally constructed by which dynasty before falling to the Qutb Shahis?
A. Yadava Dynasty
B. Kakatiya Dynasty
C. Bahmani Sultanate
D. Chola Dynasty
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Golconda Fort was originally built by the Kakatiya Dynasty in the 13th century as a mud fort before it was later fortified with granite by the Qutb Shahi kings.
Explanation:
The Dutch captured St. Angelo Fort from the Portuguese in 1663, modernized its bastions, and later sold it to the local king Ali Raja of Arakkal before the British took over.
Explanation:
The Fateh Darwaza is the main entrance gate of Golconda Fort, spiked with heavy iron studs to protect the inner fort from battering rams and elephants.
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