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The monuments of any place carry
utmost significance as it reveals the glorious past events and the
depth of a particular place and its history.
These are the authentic evidences that
signify the value of any place. Andhra Pradesh monuments are many in
numbers as this state has been under the regime of many rulers and
dynasties.
The rulers have left their impact in
some form or the other. Their reminiscences are obvious through the
monuments in Andhra Pradesh.
The relics express the achievements
and the ruins of Andhra Pradesh.The monument in Andhra Pradesh mainly
is the Charminar.
This is in fact the signature of
Hyderabad as Taj Mahal is to Agra or Eiffel Tower is to Paris.
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The Charminar is a magnificent granite
edifice built on grand arches facing south, north, east and west. The
corner of each structure is a minaret and this has given the name
Charminar.
Each minar is on a lotus leaf base and this
is a special attraction. You can have a spectacular view of this city
from the roof of the Charminar.
Charminar is one of the important Andhra
Pradesh monuments that one is really astonished by the vestiges of the
past combined with the present. The ground areas are used as commercial
complex now and visitors are allowed from morning to night 10. Reaching
these places is not a problem as all the networks are well connected.
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The Andhra Pradesh monuments include
the Golconda fort. Golla refers to a shepherd and Konda meant hill in
Telugu, put together it is a ‘Shepherd’s hill’.
Tracing back, the origin of this fort
is said to belong to the Kakatiyas period and Golconda was a mud fort
originally.
This was handed over to the Bahmani
dynasty and then to the Qutub Shahis. However, they Qutub Shahis
rebuilt it in a span of 62 years. This fort is prominent for its
palaces, ingenious water supply system, factories and acoustics.
This monument in Andhra Pradesh refers
to the glorious past and is narrated effectively with light and
matchless sound effects. The unique light and sound show reveals the
glory and grandeur of Golconda.
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The Andhra Pradesh monuments also include
the Falaknuma palace. This is a magnificent place and the edifice has
importance as the rulers of Hyderabad saw this palace as a masterpiece.
This was designed by an architect from Italy by importing the marbles
from Italy.
The monuments in Andhra Pradesh comprise of
the Purani Haveli and the Paigah Tombs. Purani Haveli is based on
western architecture and is notable for the historical background. The
Paigah tombs are magnificent structures with geometrical designs and
the decoration is done in stuccowork. All these monuments are not only
specific to reveal the past, but are also great tourist attractions.
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