How many bastions did the outer wall of Golconda Fort have?
A
50
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B
30
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C
87
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D
60
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Solution
The correct option is C 87 The Golconda Fort is a citadel and a fort in the present-day Hyderabad. It was first built by the Kaktiya dynasty, later became the capital of Qutub Shahi dynasty. It is made up of granite with a circumference of around 5 km.
It actually consists of four forts with 10 km outer wall and 87 semicircular bastions known for its magical acoustic system.