Elgandal Fort, Karimnagar, Telangana.

Elgandal Fort, Karimnagar, Telangana.

Elgandal Fort is situated amidst palm groves on the banks of the Manair River, approximately 10 kilometres from Karimnagar on the Kamareddy Road in the Indian state of Telangana.

The fort is 10 km away from Karimnagar on the Kama Reddy Road and had been a center of power of various dynasties like the Kakatiyadynasty, Bahmanis, QutubShahis, Mughals and AsafJahis.

The fort had been a centre of power of various dynasties, including the Kakatiya dynasty, Bahmanis, Qutub Shahis, Mughals and Asaf Jahis. The fort was appointed as the headquarters of Karimnagar during the rule of the Nizams of Hyderabad. In earlier times, Elgandal is also called as Bahudhanyapuram, Tellakandula and Veligandula. And finally in course of time, the name changed to Elgandal.

Qutub Shahi Tombs, Hyderabad, Telangana.

Qutub Shahi Tombs, Hyderabad, Telangana.

The Qutb Shahi Tombs are located in the Ibrahim Bagh, close to the famous Golkonda Fort in Hyderabad, India. They contain the tombs and mosques built by the various kings of the Qutb Shahi dynasty.

Qutub Shahi Tombs — These tombs were planned and built by Qutub Shahis. These were renovated by Salar Jung III, Mir Yousuf Ali Khan in the 19th century. Constructed on an elevated platform, these tombs are made up of grey granite. These are dome-structured and have quadrangular shape. Each tomb is surrounded by pointed arches and is of 9–15 meters in height from the platform.

How To Reach 

The Qutub Shahi tombs are centrally located and are only 2 kilometers from the Golconda Fort in the Hyderabad. You can either board a bus from the closest bus depot to you or get down at Golconda Fort Bus Stop. You could hire local transport (auto-rickshaws or private taxis) to reach the Qutub Shahi Tombs.