Golconda, is the name given to a city in India which was formerly a center of the diamond trade.
Golconda also denotes "a rich mine" or "any source of great wealth".The city of Hyderabad is famous for its breathtaking monuments. The majestic and imposing monument whic lies on the Wester outskirts of Hyderabad City - Golconda Fort, unravels with it the 400 years of the rich cultural heritage of this city.
Built by Mohammed Quli Qutb Shah in 1525, the Golconda Fort epitomizes the opulent new culture of the time.
The impregnable Fort was cradled by many Dynasties and it was of strategic importance to most of the rulers. In 1518, when the Qutb Shahi Dynasty was found, Golconda was made its capital. The subsequent generations saw Golconda being fortified further with several additions and the formation of a beautiful city within.
By the 17th Century, Golconda was famous as a Diamond Market. It gave the world some of the best known diamonds, including Kohinoor.
The magnificent architecture of the Golconda Fort is manifest in its acoustic system, the structural grandeur of the palaces and ingenious water supply system.
Golconda Fort
Golconda was charted in 1907 in Newark, New Jersey. Thoughout our illustrious history, Golconda continues to give extensive Charity to their community. At the 108th Imperial Session, Golconda was recognized as being the number one Temple in the world for its Charity disbursements.
Some of the Charity includes but is not limited to; scholarships, feeding the community, visiting hospitals, working with youth, and being leaders in their communities.
At Imperial Session, annually Golconda is well represented with their award-winning units; such as the Chanters, Marching unit, Bowling, Golf and Bicycle.
From yesterday to today Golconda Temple remains strong and united. As Golconda continues, they grow stronger ad more determinded. Currently Golconda has over four hundered Nobles as members. This fact makes them the third largest Temple in the Domain.
This could never have been accomplished without the proper the proper leadership!
First permanent settlement in Pope County in 1798, and a ferry point across the Ohio River that was sometimes called Lusk's Ferry. The town was named Sarahsville upon organization of the county and town in 1816, but changed its name to Golconda on January 24, 1817, after the ancient city of Golkonda in India.
In 1838-1839 some 13,000 Cherokees crossed here on their "Trail of Tears" To Oklahoma.
Among the many historic buildings built in the latter half of the 19th century in town is the First Presbyterian Church (built in 1869).
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