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Thursday 10 September 2015

Forts in Telangana

Forts in Telangana

Telangana is one of the 29 states in India. It was framed on 2 June 2014 with the city of Hyderabad as its capital. Telangana is circumscribed by the conditions of Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh toward the north, Karnataka toward the west, and Andhra Pradesh toward the south, east and north east.

It additionally imparts a little outskirt to Orissa. As the twelfth biggest state in India, Telangana has a zone of 114,840 square kilometers (44,340 sq mi), and a populace of 35,286,757 (2011 evaluation). Its real urban areas incorporate Hyderabad,

Telangana is celebrated for its rich society, customs and legacy. The state was known for being a key exchanging areas along the coast and all through its history has had numerous remote groups coming here to work together.

The zest exchange here prompted a significant number of the dealers battling against each other to take control of the area, which thus prompted the development of strongholds that were images of force and denoted the merchants' domains.

With the progression of time these fortresses have lost quite a bit of its past glory. Visitors coming to Telangana will dependably be intrigued by the unfathomable front of green and the different attractions that it brings to the table,

Yet for the individuals who need an essence of history, they ought to visit these strongholds. Here is a gander at a percentage of the magnificent fortifications of Telangana

Forts or Fortifications in Telangana 

1. Golkonda Fort 


Golkonda comprises of four unmistakable strongholds with a 10 km long external divider with 87 half circle bastions (some still mounted with guns), eight entryways, and four drawbridges, with various illustrious condo & corridors, sanctuaries, mosques, magazines, stables, and so forth inside.

The most minimal of these is the furthest fenced in area into which we enter by the "Fateh Darwaza" (Victory entryway, purported after Aurangzeb's triumphant armed force walked in through this door) studded with titan iron spikes (to keep elephants from battering them down) close to the south-eastern corner.

At Fateh Darwaza can be encountered an incredible acoustic impact, normal for the designing wonders about Golkonda. A hand applaud at one point underneath the vault at the passageway resonates and can be heard unmistakably at the 'Bala Hisar' structure, the most noteworthy point right around a kilometer away.

This functioned as a notice note to the royals if there should arise an occurrence of an assault. The entire of the Golkonda Fort complex and its encompassing spreads over 11 km of aggregate range, and finding its each alcove is a burdensome errand.

A visit to the post uncovers the compositional excellence in a hefty portion of the structures, doors, passageways and arches. Isolated into four area fortifications, the compositional valor still sparkles in each of the flats, corridors, sanctuaries, mosques, and even stables.

The effortless patio nurseries of the post may have lost their scent, for which they were known 400 years prior, yet a stroll in these previous greenhouses ought to be in your timetable when investigating the past glories of Golkonda Fort.

2. Elgandal Fort 


Elgandal Fort is arranged on the banks of the Manair River in the midst of palm forests at a separation of 10 kms from Karimnagar on the Kamareddy street. This spot is truly essential in light of the fact that 5 critical element destinations ruled over this spot.

The ancient pieces of the spot worth specifying are 1.A stronghold on a slope and 2.Brindavan tank on the outside of the eastern portal of the fortress by Zafar-ud-Doula in 1754 A.D. with minarets that sway when shaken and tombs of the Muslim holy people like syed Shah Munawar Quadri saheb,

Doola Shah saheb, syed Maroof Saheb, Shah Talib Bismilla Saheb and Vali Hyder saheb are other legends here. On the eleventh and twelfth days of Moharram, and yearly Urs of these holy person's is commended by the Muslims and Hindus alike with awesome veneration and individuals from far away places take an interest in it.

In addition, there are sanctuaries of Neelakantha Swamy and Narasimha Swamy

3. Warangal Fort 


The Warangal Fort with its noteworthy and wonderfully cut thoranan curves, and columns inside are spread over a sweep of 19 kilometers in the middle of Hanamkonda and Warangal; this secure fortress was prominently known as the seat of force.

This post comprises of seven towers, inside of a span of 8 kilometers. The fundamental fortification has 45 towers and a sanctuary of mother earth amidst the fortress (Swayam Bhudevi Alayam). A fabulous perfect work of art known as Khush Mahal constructed by Shittabh Khan (Reign 1504-1512) is arranged near the great Warangal Fort.

Indeed, even today, the wonderfully cut portal situated inside of the fortification the popular 'Ekashila'- symbolizes the Kakatiya Empire and Warangal like the Charminar accomplishes for Hyderabad.

4. Khammam Fort


Development of the Khammam Fort (India) was started around 950 when the Telugu zone (now Andhra Pradesh) was ruled by the Kakatiya tradition (tenth – thirteenth century). Later, Musunuri Nayaks and Velama lords were included in the fortification's development arranged on the slope.

In this manner the Qutb Shahi kingdom (1531) grew further both Khammam Fort and different parts of the district. Khammam Fort speaks to both Hindu and Muslim engineering impacts. The post has praised 1000 years of presence and is set to turn into a noteworthy vacationer spot.

 It is produced as a traveler spot by the legislature.

5. Medak Fort 


Medak Fort is in Medak area around 100 kilometers from the state capital, Hyderabad. The stronghold misleads the city's north and can be come to by street and rail. It is a bastion based on a hillock that gave as a vantage point to the Kakatiyan rulers in antiquated India.

The fortification was constructed at some point around the twelfth century and amid the rule of the Kakatiyan ruler, Pratapa Rudra and was called Methuku durgam, significance cooked rice in Tamil. It was a summon post of the Kakatians and later for Qutub Shahis.

The fortification has extraordinary chronicled and building significance in Andhra Pradesh. Inside of the post is a seventeenth century Mosque constructed by the Qutub Shahis, storehouses and stays of fabulous houses.

It has three principle passages, the "Prathama Dwaram", the "Simha Dwaram" that has two growling lions at the highest point of the passageway and the "Gaja Dwaram", or Elephant's Entrance that has a model of two elephants interlocked on both sides of the passage.

The principle spellbind gladly shows the twofold headed "Gandabherundam" of the Kakatiyas. The wood utilized as a backing for the steady rooftop (Terminalia paniculata) can at present be seen there.

At the fortress one can see a seventeenth century gun that is 3.2 meters in length. The gun have a trident scratched on it. This fortification uses the regular geography to the greatest point of interest with the rough face offering it common protections.

6. Trimulgherry Fort 


Trimulgherry Fort This fortification was implicit 1867 and is a standout amongst the most glorious structures in Secunderabad. Trimulgherry Fort has now been changed over into a military healing facility.

Trimulgherry Fort of Secunderabad is yet another engineering wonder that draws in scores of visitors. Manufactured in 1867 in the cantonment territory, the Trimulgherry Fort can be seen as encompassed by a profound trench which speaks the truth 4.82 km profound.

The post encases sleeping enclosure, mews, chaos houses, arms stockpiles, stables, and military workplaces. In spite of the fact that utilized at first as a battalion post, the Trimulgherry Fort was later changed over into a Military Hospital.

Trimulgherry Fort of Secunderabad is yet another structural wonder that pulls in scores of voyagers. Assembled in 1867 in the cantonment range, the Trimulgherry Fort can be seen as encompassed by a profound trench which speaks the truth 4.82 km profound.

The post encases sleeping enclosure, mews, chaos houses, munititions stockpiles, stables, and military workplaces. Despite the fact that utilized at first as a battalion stronghold, the Trimulgherry Fort was later changed over into a Military Hospital.

Trimulgherry Fort of Secunderabad is yet another structural wonder that pulls in scores of voyagers. Assembled in 1867 in the cantonment range, the Trimulgherry Fort can be seen as encompassed by a profound trench which speaks the truth 4.82 km profound.

The post encases sleeping enclosure, mews, chaos houses, munititions stockpiles, stables, and military workplaces. Despite the fact that utilized at first as a battalion stronghold, the Trimulgherry Fort was later changed over into a Military Hospital.

7. Bhongir Fort 


Bhongir Fort is situated in Bhongir, Bhongiri or Bhuvanagiri, a Mondal and biggest region in Nalgonda area, Andhra Pradesh, India. This post rests upon a solitary rock development roosted on a peak. More than 500 feet high and spread over a region of 40 sections of land,

the fortification was considered for all intents and purposes secure by attacking armed forces. Situated on the National Highway 202 around 48 km from the state capital, Hyderabad and implicit the twelfth century by the western Chalukya ruler Tribhuvanamalla - Vikramaditya,

It has a special egg-formed development with two passage focuses secured by immense rocks. A channel that encompasses the stronghold, a limitless underground load, trap entryways, an ordnance, stables, lakes, wells and so on., offer an entrancing survey.

The perspective from top of the encompassing field is essentially amazing.

8. Ramagiri Fort 


Ramagiri Fort, regularly alluded as Ratnagarbha has as old post accepted to be utilized by Satavahanas and Kakatiyas as their Military foundation. This post is commented as the unconquerable stronghold in Telangana area.

The slopes and surroundings here are surprising to watch and contain numerous herbs of restorative significance. Ramagiri Fort is arranged in Kamanpur town at around 60Km from Karimnagar. This fortress is headed from Karimnagar to Manthani.

One needs to take after the Karimnagar-Manthani street till Begumpet X streets and take right redirection to achieve the Begumpet town. The stronghold is around 2Kms from that point and can be come to just by walking.

The closest railroad station is "Peddapalli" which is situated on the NewDelhi-Kazipet line. Ramagiri Khilla is around 20Km from that point.

9. Gadwal Fort 


Gadwal is situated in Mahabubnagar locale on National Highway No.7 in the middle of Hyderabad and Kurnool and is just 16 Kms far from Erravelli Junction. Mahaboobnagar area is additionally called regional locale, in light of the fact that there are more regional rulers than whatever other locale in Andhra Pradesh.

Gadwal is exceptionally celebrated here. It is additionally alluded as "Vidvadgadwala". The Gadwal rulers Peda Soma Bhupaludu (Somanadri) has manufactured this stronghold amid seventeenth Century.

The Fort was developed with immense dividers and canals around the fortress which made the Gadwala Fort exceptionally solid and invulnerable. Indeed, even 300 years after finishing, the Fort's quality is not lost.

Their primary divinity SriChennakesavaSwamyTemple, Sri Venugopala Swamy temple, Sri Ramalayam and Water Body (Koneru) are situated inside the Fort. Sri Pedda Soma Bhupala has crushed the Nawab of kurnool and brought 32 feet long Cannon which was the greatest in the nation. It is still in the fortress.

10. Domakonda Fort 


Domakonda was a samsthan under the Qutub shahis and asif Jahis. The post is accepted to be manufactured by the reddy rulers amid eighteenth Century at a site where a fortification existed before. The passageway to the fortress reflects asif Jahi, impact.

The spot is manufactured with Western construction modeling. The spoiled artworks in the windows and the wooden structural engineering are extremely alluring. The Shiva Temple situated inside the premises is accepted to be inherent Kakatiya Period.

Damakonda is 50 km from Nizamabad and 10 km from Kamareddy. Domakonda Fort is situated in Domakonda town of Nizamabad region, Telangana. It was constructed amid eighteenth Century and it has a lifted compound of stone shakes that structures the fortification divider,

Trailed by a wooden entryway on a passage way to the delightful two-storied fortress structure, which comprises of incredible stuccowork and is considered eye appealing even right up 'til the present time.

This fortress is additionally called "Gadi Domakonda" or "Killa Domakonda" as it houses a palatial mahal inside and prevalently called "Addhala Meda" (Glass house). The delightful lodge has a patio graced with a water garden lake and stone columns penetrated into earth, which watches this lake.

The ground floor comprises of angled columns with mind boggling stuccowork demonstrating the impact of Mughal construction modeling. The main floor has round columns alongside a level roof, which delineates Western structural planning.

The fortification is a design wonder to be investigated and stands an affirmation to the loftiness of Telangana legacy. Right up 'til the present time, the illustrious groups of Domakonda activity regulatory control the fortification.

Domakonda is can be come to in the wake of taking a 4 km redirection fundamental street while in transit to Nizamabad from Hyderabad (NH7) and is arranged at a separation of 100 Kms from Hyderabad. The Fort premises additionally has a Shiva temple assembled by the Kakatiya rulers.

11. Rachakonda Fort 


Rajakonda's is a fortress in Andhra Pradesh in India. Its history goes back to the fourteenth century AD, when it was built by Recherla Singama Nayak, the originator of another tribe of lords (already serving the Kakatiya tradition rulers as military authorities since the twelfth century AD) and administering the domain of Rajaconda

Rachakonda was one of a kind that notwithstanding its little size and regular pressures, Telugu writing got significant support and thrived. Most well known was Sarvajna Singha Bhoopala III of the Recherla group, the last ruler of Rachakonda,

He who disparaged both Bammera Pothana and Srinatha – unbelievable Telugu artists. By Shitab Khan's chance the Bahmanis had as of late obtained this vital cradle state on their eastern wildernesses.

From 1480 to 1485 Shitab Khan was the legislative leader of Rachakonda (close Narayanpur in present Nalgonda area, Telangana). He appears to have exploited the inner turmoils of the Bahmanis and pronounced his autonomy in 1503,

The decision from the Rachakonda, Warangal and Khammam fortresses from 1503 to 1512. Rachakonda the fortification, offers a decent illustration of medieval Hindu stronghold structural engineering.

The development is of cyclopedia brick work, and the entire fortress is without the utilization of mortar. The entryways to the fortress offer great cases that highlight the utilization of stone monument columns, shafts and lintels and is most intriguing to the history authority.

The fortress dividers are entirely commonplace with stone cuts and enhanced and laid as an afterthought confronting the outside with mudslopes on the inside. Rachakonda frames a perfect case to comprehend medieval Hindu town arranging and building design.

The fortress even holds fast to Viswakarma's Vasthu Sastra on Hindu post construction modeling. One can watch that the fortress was organized as upper and lower levels with the city lying on the south eastern side of the post, halfway sprawling outside the limit divider.

12. Naya Qila Fort 


Naya Qila additionally spelled as Naya Quila (English: New Fort ) is an expanded segment of Golconda Fort, in Hyderabad, India. Assembled in 1656 A.D by Sultan Abdullah Qutb Shah as further barrier against the Mughal armed forces.

This Integral piece of fortress contains numerous noteworthy structures.There are peculiar makes sense of and creatures worked of stone and stucco on the dividers of the external post confronting the Naya Qila. It is one of the slightest investigated legacy destinations of India.

Amid the tenet of Sultan Abdullah Qutb Shah (1625–1672), Mughal legislative head of Deccan, Aurangzeb pointed the fusillade against Golconda post in January 1656, the compelling Mughal armed force kept up the group fire however the stronghold stood firm.

After a four-month attack, the Mughal armed force pulled back in April 1656 AD. Because of overwhelming fusillade by Mughals the Golconda fortification got to be powerless and Fort dividers began inclining, in this way to maintain a strategic distance from future assaults and misfortune

Sultan Abdullah Qutb Shah requested for the repair of post dividers and the expansion of Golconda fortress, therefore the development of Naya Qila was begun in the year 1656 AD and was finished with more increases by Sultan Abul Hasan Qutb Shah.

About, after 30 years when Aurangzeb turn into the ruler, again he set his sights on the Golconda he totally stayed away from the spot in light of the fact that the spot from where he pointed the fusillade, stood the Naya Qila.

A stone brick work structure with canals, it made the Golconda all the more invulnerable. in any case in 1687 AD the Mughal head Aurangzeb attached the kingdom of Golconda.

13. Molangoor Quilla Fort 


Molangoor Fort is situated in Molangoor, a town arranged at a separation of 30 km from Karimnagar of Andhra Pradesh, India. This fortification was a fortress of the Kakatiya Kings. Alongside Deverakonda and Rachakonda (recherla velama strongholds), mulangoor used to go about as a shield for the kakatiyas against the attacking armed forces.

The remnants of castles, Garrisons, stables and different structures stand as quiet witness to the valor and pride of the fortification. The key area of the fortification itself talks about the significance it had played amid and after the kakatiya times.

Molangoor Fort, otherwise called Molangoor Quilla, is arranged right around 30 km far from Karimnagar city in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The area was initially represented by the Recherla Vala group of the Velama standing.

The Velamas were essentially a warrior position of Andhra Pradesh state. They were famous for their code of honor and pride which regularly brought about regional fighting and family quarrels. The Recherla Vala chieftains were the rulers' feudatories of Kakatiya Empire.

Molangoor Fort was one of the unequivocally sustained protective structures of the Kakatiya rulers. The stronghold in Molangoor, alongside the fortresses of Rachakonda and Deverakonda, served as a protective shield for the leaders of Kakatiya administration against adversary assaults.

Because of its vital area, Molangoor Fort assumed a critical part amid the rule of the Kakatiya Empire. After the decrease of the Kakatiya line, the locale and the fortification were involved by a few rulers from diverse tribes.

Inevitably the structure was possessed by the Muslim rulers. After the fight it was harmed to incredible degree. The stronghold incorporated a few landmarks in the premises, for example, stables, battalions, lobbies, castles and different structures.

Be that as it may, in the blink of an eye the structures' majority are in a demolished state.

14. Jagtial Fort 


Jagtial (otherwise called Jagityal) has a fortress which was implicit the time of Moghal administration. Jagtial is one of the towns and Mandal central station in Karimnagar locale, Andhra Pradesh, India.

The Name "Jagtial" stopped by the Two French Engineers, Jack and Tal; they two planned and fabricate the stronghold which is situated in Jagtial close to Jama Masjid. Jack and Tal names join to shape the name 'Jagtial'.

The fortress was manufactured by the Moghal Emperor-Ibrahim Dhamsa. The aeronautical perspective of the fortification is similar to a star; inside the fortress there are guns to shield the foes, on the guns a name is composed in Urdu, Mohammed Khasim.

A major Mosque is situated close chronicled stronghold known as Jaama Masjid. It was developed in eighteenth century, when the town Jagtial was found. The building design of the mosque shows the Nizam shahi period.

There is an authentic sign situated in the town's heart named clock tower. It was inherent before of eighteenth century by Nizam's pastor Khasim Razvi. The tower has four major tickers on each of its four countenances. It is as yet working.

15. Nagunur Fort 


Nagunur Fort's bulwarks were once bursting at the seams with the hints of a clamoring town and individuals of the Kakatiya administration. The fortification is affirmation to the magnificent forces of the Kakatiyas.

It was a standout amongst the most essential strongholds of the rising Kakatiya tradition and contains vestiges of a bunch of Kalyana and Kakathiya temples. The columns and displays around the Shiva temple here merit seeing.

The most critical temple in the complex is the Shiva temple which has three shrines. The fundamental access to the temple is on the northern side and the three shrines confront the other three headings. The light emissions temple have formed pictures of artists playing on Mridangam and different instruments.

Boards are cut with visuals of artists in agile postures. The town of Nagunur is just around 8 km from Karimnagar Town. The closest railroad station is Peddapalli at 40 kms. The Nagunur fortification is home to a large group of vital temples going back to the twelfth to thirteenth century,

The Vaishnava Temple, Shiva Temple, Main Trikuta Temple, and the Ramalingala Gudi Temple are found in this Fort.. The engravings found at the stronghold affirm its significance as both political and religious focus in the medieval times.

Inside the fortress, there is group of demolished temples that were raised amid the times of Kalyani, Chalukya and the Kakatiyas.

16. Nizamabad Fort 


The Nizamabad Fort is situated in the Nizamabad region of Telangana. The spot is at a separation of somewhere in the range of 200 kilometers a long way from the capital city, Hyderabad and you need to travel towards the north west of it to reach Nizamabad.

The spot lies near the state fringe of Maharashtra. The Nizamabad Fort is arranged in Nizamabad area, Andhra Pradesh, India. The fortress is at a disnace of around 200 kilometers from the state capital city, Hyderabad. It assembled in tenth century A.D.

The fortress is surely understood for its chronicled significance. There are a few religious destinations inside of the post and Lord Rama Temple is one of them. The temple was fabricated by the immense Maratha lord Chatrapathi Shivaji which highlights mandapam, mahamandapams and open hallways.

Some antiquated curios having a place with an old Jain line can likewise be found in the fortress. One among the numerous amazing chronicled landmarks is the exceptionally striking Nizamabad Fort of the city, Nizamabad.

The Nizamabad Fort was built on the highest point of a little slope found to some degree toward the south west of the town, amid the tenth century AD. The antiquated's rulers tradition, Rashtraputha, assembled this stunning fortress amid the time of their outright control over these territories.

The Fort has its head high with a tallness of around 300 meters. There are various rulers who making the most of their power over this dazzling development in light of the consistent change of the decision power in the territory.

So the Fort's control had been in various hands of distinctive rulers from a rundown of traditions. A great deal of changes to the stronghold's compositional configuration have been made to the fortress over a time of a few hundred years.

Bookkeeping to the religious locales present inside of the stronghold limits, the Nizamabad Fort is likewise known for its chronicled hugeness. The post was initially created on a temple of Lord Ram. The Sri Ramulavari Temple inside of the post compound happens to be somewhat famous with nearby individuals.

The temple has endless hallways, mundaps furthermore the mahamundaps. Another importance is that the temple was really fabricated by the surely understood Indian pioneer Chatrapathi Shivaji.

17. Raghunathalayam Quila Fort 


This temple is accepted to be manufactured by the Guru of Shivaji, the colossal Maratha Emperor, the post and the dividers reflect Muslims impact in structural planning and the prisons are likewise one piece of the temple.

The division of Tourism has burn through 9.30 lakhs for different improvement exercises including fortifying of the gatekeeper room, fiber rooftop way, toilets and urinals and so forth the temple zone is lovely by the waterfall and greenery by the temple panel.

The Sri Raghunatha Alayam (Quila temple) on a hillock in the town is good to go to observe Sri Rama Navami. Regarding the celebration, the temple panel is leading `Abhisekham', `Nitya aaradhana', `

Archana' and `Theerta prasada ghosti' on Thursday morning. Reverential music shows will be rendered by Mamma Devi Bhajana Mandali, Vijaya Kisan Bhajana Mandali and Ravivar Bhajana Mandali at night.

`Archana' and `ghosti' will check the onset on Rama Navami on April 7.

18. Devarakonda Fort 


Devarakonda fortification is arranged in Devarakonda, a mandal central station in the Nalgonda region of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is encompassed by seven slopes and is associated with Nalgonda, Nagarjuna Sagar, Miryalguda and Hyderabad, Srisailam, Mahbubnagar by street.

Devarakonda fortification was a considerable fortress of the Recherla velama Kings, this stronghold now remains in the midst of remnants. A spot worth going by relic partners it is close to of archeological hobby.

There are the temples of Lord Shiva and Lord Rama assembled amid the season of Maada Naidu inside of the fortress. There is likewise a lake where you can invest some quality energy in the midst of nature.

Parvathalu Cheruvu, a great spot for a day journey is only couple of kilometers far from the post. Devarakonda which is as Mandal Headquarters, is a minor town arranged in Nalgonda locale. The Devarakonda town is home to a standout amongst the most amazing fortresses found in Telangana.

The town pulls in numerous travelers from over the world. Some time ago the fortification stood high set up displaying the town's eminence, yet now because of carelessness, the stronghold is in remnants.

For individuals who affection to investigate the state's annals, then the Devarakonda Fort must have place in your to-visit list. A visit into this stupendous fortification is similar to venturing into an authentic stupor with each edge of the stronghold disclosing the colossal stories of boldness, of battles and of the triumph of its rulers.

In the premises of fortification stand the Rama and Shiva temples built by Maada Naidu. These temples include an indication of most profound sense of being and virtue to the untouched magnificence of the stronghold.

The general population going to the fortification zone additionally treated by the nature with a pleasant perspective of a little lake present in it. The post was built in the thirteenth – fourteenth century.

The Devarakonda fortification is the symbol of thriving built up by the kingdom of Padma Nayaka Veluma Rajas. The fortress was the heart of one and slave of none, as it was ruled by Padma Nayaka Veluma Raja since the year 1278 to 1482 AD.

Later, the Devarakonda fortress was vanquished by Maada Naidu who had a place with the eight rulers of the Padma Nayaka rulers. Maada Naidu was a wonder and a daring warrior other than being an extraordinary ruler.

It was amid Maada Naidu's standard that the fortification took the state of a settled focus of social legacy and a few temples were manufactured. Maada Naidu was the man behind the numerous splendid changes done to ascribe to the marvels of this post.

Amongst the numerous things added to the stronghold is the amazing method for stairs that will take you to Patala ganga that is arranged in Srisailam. Maada Naidu was an awesome ruler who nurtured his understudy.

After Maada Naidu, the thriving's strings Devarakonda Kingdom went under the control of Maada Naidu's child, Pedha Vedagiri Naidu. Vedagiri Naidu was additionally a valiant lord who had built up his throne for around 26 years. Vedagiri Naidu had added an additional appeal to the kingdom.

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