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Swords of Wootz steel ingots of Golconda and south India led to victory in many battles
When Tipu Sultan died in battle on 4th May, 1799, the British forces found his body with his formidable sword still clutched in his hands. It was made of the finest and strongest Wootz…
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Hyderabad: Woman dies of electrocution in Golconda
Hyderabad: In a tragic incident, a woman who tried to beat the summer heat by switching on the electric air cooler died due to electrocution at her house on Sunday at Golconda.…
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Hyderabad: Bonalu at Ujjaini Mahankali temple on July 9
Hyderabad: Lashkar Bonalu, the annual state festival, that reflects the culture and traditions of Telangana will be celebrated in Secunderabad’s Ujjaini Mahankali temple on July 9. As per tradition, Bonalu begins on…
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Hyderabad: Naya Qila in Golconda fort accessible to public, says ASI
Hyderabad: Close to a fortnight after a scuffle at the historic Naya Qila in the Golconda Fort, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) officials here clarified that the ancient site is fully open…
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Hyderabad: Security at Golconda Fort’s Naya Qila attacked
Hyderabad: A minor scuffle broke out in front of the Golconda Fort’s Naya Qila area in the early hours on Tuesday when a few unidentified drunk men attacked Archaeological Survey of India…
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Hyderabad: Four arrested in Langer Houz murder case
Hyderabad: The Langer Houz police arrested four brothers who were allegedly involved in the murder of a 25-year-old man reported a week ago. They were identified as Mohammed Saif, Mohammed Waseem, Mohammed…
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Hyderabad: Golconda fort’s Sound & Light show resumed
Hyderabad: The sound and light show at Golconda Fort has been restarted by Telangana Tourism following a brief break. The son-et-lumière at the fort, one of the best sound and light displays…
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Hyderabad: The Idgah Baoli in Qutb Shahi tombs is an architectural gem
Hyderabad: Think Qutb Shahi tombs, and the first image that probably comes to one’s mind are huge domes. Given that the massive tombs in the royal necropolis make for an imposing view…
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Charminar, Golconda Fort lit up in tricolour theme for ‘Hyderabad Liberation Day’
New Delhi: Iconic Charminar and historic Golconda Fort were on Friday night lit up in a tricolour theme on the eve of the inaugural ceremony of the year-long celebration the central government…
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Hyderabad: 36-year-old man found murdered in auto at Langer Houz
Hyderabad: A man was found murdered in an autorickshaw at Langer Houz on Monday morning. Shaik Fareed (36) a resident of Golconda worked with a catering company located at Golconda and worked…
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Kohinoor is part of the Golconda diamonds: With the Queen gone, will UK return the jewel to India?
Queen Elizabeth was one of the richest women in the world. Her net worth was estimated to be $ 427 million and she had a huge collection of jewels in her possession.…
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Hyderabad: Water fountains are part of city’s Indo-Islamic heritage
Hyderabad: Fountains have been an integral part of the Indo-Islamic or Indo-Persian architecture in India for centuries. Hence one can find fountains, or houz as it is known in Persian, at important…
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Stray dogs maul child to death in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: In a horrific incident, a pack of stray dogs mauled a child to death in Hyderabad. The incident occured on Tuesday night in Bada Bazar area of Golconda. Two-year-old Anas Ahmed,…
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Hyderabad: Minor fire breaks out at Golconda Fort
Hyderabad: A fire broke out in the premises of the Golconda Fort on Wednesday, However, no casualties were reported as the fire was immediately brought under control. An official of the Archaeological…