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2 unusual facts about Golconda


Golconda, Nevada

The town was a diverse society including both native-born European Americans as well as other groups including individuals of French, Portuguese, Paiute, and Chinese descent who all lived and worked in the small community.

Sonomia Terrane

The Sonomia Terrane is associated with the Golconda Thrust, a structure named for its proximity to the town of Golconda, Nevada.


Kolleru Lake

But by the early 16th century, the Gajapatis lost great portions of their southern dominion to Vijayanagar and Golconda.

Mian Mishk Masjid

It was built during the reign of Qutb Shahi period in 17th century by Mian Mishk, a noble of Abdullah Qutb Shah, the sixth king of Golconda.

Pope County, Illinois

John R. Hodge, born in Golconda; Military Governor of South Korea preceding the Korean War and Commanding General of the U.S. Third Army

Rachakonda

In 1498, the last governor of Telangana, Qutubul Mulk Dakhani, controlled the territory of Golconda, Warangal, Devarakonda, Rachakonda and Koilkonda and went on to build the edifice of the Qutub Shahi dynasty.


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