Why is charminar special?
The Charminar is a massive arch built by Mohammed Quli Qutab Shah, in 1591 to commemorate the end of the plague in the city. The symbol of the city, the Charminar, is an impressive square monument with four minarets. The arch is illuminated daily in the evening, an unforgettable sight indeed.
Which state is famous for Charminar?
Telangana state
Who built Golconda?
Kakatiya dynasty
Are there diamonds in India?
India has not been a major diamond-producing country since the 1900s, but diamond mining continues. In 2013, India mined 37,515 carats of diamonds, from one industrial-scale mine and many artisanal mines; this was less than one-tenth of one percent of the world production of 132.9 million carats.
Why is Golconda Fort famous?
Golconda is renowned for the diamonds found on the south-east at Kollur Mine near Kollur, Guntur district, Paritala and Atkur in Krishna district and cut in the city during the Kakatiya reign. At that time, India had the only known diamond mines in the world.
How much does a Golconda diamond cost?
The rare 76 carat diamond mined from erstwhile Golconda kingdom, named after its first known owner Archduke Joseph August of Austria, was sold for a record price of €16.9 million (about Rs. 118 crore) at an auction in Geneva.
Where is Kohinoor diamond found?
The diamond may have been mined from Kollur Mine, a series of 4-metre (13 ft) deep gravel-clay pits on the south bank of the Krishna River in the Golconda (present-day Andhra Pradesh), India.
How can you tell a Golconda diamond?
Another possible identifying characteristic of Golconda diamonds is their diamond type, which is directly related to color. Diamonds from the Golconda region tend to be type lla diamonds – quite rare since only two percent of all diamonds fall into this category.
What was the name of the world’s most famous diamond?
the Hope Diamond
What is a good size diamond?
The 1.0 carat center stone used to be the most desired size chosen for engagement rings, however, more recently we are seeing this shift towards a slightly larger stone, with couples choosing diamonds averaging 1.25 to 1.50 carats.