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How many bastions did the outer wall of Golconda Fort have?

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50
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30
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87
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60
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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.

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