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Golconda Fort is a historical fort; located on the western outskirts of Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Golconda Fort is a mud fort, also known as Mankal, and was built on a hilltop in the year 1143 under the reign of Rajah of Warangal. Later it was fortified between the 14th and 17th centuries by the Bahmani Sultans and then by the Qutb Shahi dynasty. The Golconda Fort is undoubtedly one of the most magnificent fortress complexes in India. India Post issued a commemorative stamp of Golconda Fort with a face value of Rs 5 in 2002.