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During the reign of Abdullah Qutub Shah, where did he hear a woman's voice as she sang for travellers?
During the reign of Abdullah Qutub Shah, where did he hear a woman's voice as she sang for travellers?
- At a make-shift settlement outside the fort
- At the Persian style garden outside the fort
- At Golconda Fort
- At the sarai within the fort (correct)
Who described Golconda as the mythical Valley of Diamonds?
Who described Golconda as the mythical Valley of Diamonds?
- Marco Polo (correct)
- Madhu
- Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah
- Jean-Baptiste Tavernier
Which precious gem is said to have come from mines around Golconda?
Which precious gem is said to have come from mines around Golconda?
- The Persian style garden
- The banyan trees
- The Koh-i-Noor (correct)
- The Great Mughal Diamond
What did Jean-Baptiste Tavernier find when he reached Golconda in 1653?
What did Jean-Baptiste Tavernier find when he reached Golconda in 1653?
Why did some travellers create make-shift settlements outside the fort?
Why did some travellers create make-shift settlements outside the fort?
Which engineering marvel at Golconda Fort allowed a hand clap at the entrance to be heard clearly at the 'Bala Hissar' pavilion, almost a kilometer away?
Which engineering marvel at Golconda Fort allowed a hand clap at the entrance to be heard clearly at the 'Bala Hissar' pavilion, almost a kilometer away?
What was the purpose of the walls with ears in the inner buildings of Golconda Fort?
What was the purpose of the walls with ears in the inner buildings of Golconda Fort?
What is the significance of the Sri Jagadamba Maha temple at Golconda Fort?
What is the significance of the Sri Jagadamba Maha temple at Golconda Fort?
What is unique about the roof of the mosque of Mustafa Khan in Naya Qila?
What is unique about the roof of the mosque of Mustafa Khan in Naya Qila?
Why did Ram Das carve images of Rama, Lakshman, and Hanuman on a rock surface in the cell?
Why did Ram Das carve images of Rama, Lakshman, and Hanuman on a rock surface in the cell?
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