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GOLCONDA
(c.1490's-c.1686) |
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*MAP*
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In the mid-southeast |
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Within Golconda's territory lay the former
Kakatiya capital of WARANGAL, founded in the 1100's; Golconda in turn was
destined to give way to its own successor state, *HYDERABAD* |
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Golconda-- some early views |
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The Golconda Fort was worked on from 1507
onwards, by several members of the Qutb Shahi dynasty |
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The Qutb Shahi tombs of Golconda form an
impressive group: *an
overview* |
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The tomb of Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah (r.1580-1612) |
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The pick of the lot: the tomb of Muhammad
Qutb Shah V (r.1612-26) |
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The mosque associated with the Qutb Shahi
tombs |
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Portrait of Nawab General Firoz Khan of
Golconda, c.1670 |
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"Sultan Abul Hasan, the 'King of Taste'" |
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"A prince resting during a hunt," a miniature
painting from Golconda |
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A French vision of Golconda clothing styles:
Racinet's view |
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