Question

The Golconda fort had _______ pipes to carry water to different places in the palace.
a. Clay
b. Plastic
c. Bronze
d. Copper

Answer 1

Hint:
- The Golconda Fortification is one of India's most important citadels. The fort epitomises the glorious culture of the Nawabi of that period.
- The lovely Qutub Shahi dome is located near the fort, with Islamic architecture.

Complete solution:
Golconda fort –
What?
- Golconda Fort was the capital of the mediaeval Qutb Shahi dynasty mediaeval empire. It is identified in the official List of Monuments" of the Archeological Survey of India as an archaeological treasure.
- It's a mix of Hindu and Muslim architecture with lovely exits, portals and garden areas.
- The interior fort includes ruins of houses, mosques, and a mounting pavilion, approximately 130 m high that offers a view of other buildings from a bird's eye.

Where?
- It is in the western part of the town of Hyderabad.
- Originally referred to as Mankal, it was built on a hilltop in 1143.
- Initially, it was a mud fort under Warangal's control.
- The Bahmani Sultans then the Qutub Shahi dynasty were strengthened between the 14th and 17th centuries.
- The capital of the kings of the Shahi Qutub was Golconda.

Details about Golconda fort –
- The careful descriptions of the architecture and the dying gardens, once full of vast lawns and fountains, are capable of taking you back in time.
- As formidable as ever, the Golconda Fort's majestic architecture is noticeable at its monumental gates, stuffed with long iron spikes to keep attacking forces from battering it.
- The door leads to the portico called the Bala Hisar door, which is magnificent as the gate.
- Mohammad Quli Qutub Shah is owed much of Golconda Fort's present greatness.
- During the Qutb Shahi period, clay pipe was used for water supply, which highlights the Golconda's old water supply system.

Hence, the correct answer is option A.

Note:
- Golconda was renowned as a diamond market by the 17th century. Some of the best-known diamonds, including "Kohinoor," were introduced to the world.
- The fortress of Golconda was taken over by the Bahmani dynasty.