Golconda (French: Golconde) is an oil painting on canvas by Belgian surrealist René Magritte, painted in 1953. It is housed at the Menil Collection in Houston, Texas. The Golconda Fort is a majestic testament to history and architectural grandeur in the western region of Hyderabad, only 9 km from Hussain Sagar Lake. It dates back to 1143 when it was known as Mangal and has witnessed centuries of stories and reigns from Bahmani Sultans to Qutub Shahi rulers. Because of the vicinity of diamond mines, especially Kollur Mine, Golconda flourished as a trade centre of large diamonds known as Golconda Diamonds. Golconda fort is currently abandoned and in ruins. Learn about the origins, political developments, architecture and legacy of the Golconda Fort, a treasure trove of heritage in Telangana. Discover how the fort was built, fortified, invaded and linked to the famous Golconda diamonds.
