Golkonda, also known as Golconda or Golla konda ("shepherd's hill"), a ruined fort of Southern India and capital of medieval Golconda Sultanate (c.1518–1687), is situated 11 km west of Hyderabad. It is also a mandal of Hyderabad District. The region is universally famous for the mines that have produced the world's most famous and coveted gems, including The Hope Diamond, Idol's Eye, The Koh-i-Noor and Darya-i-Noor.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golkonda
Thank you Yagnaraja for this historical postcard! I hope someday to have the courage to visit India
Sent: 8 December 2012Received: 14 December 2012
Travelled: 6 days
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