Golkonda |[pic] | |Golkonda Fort | History [pic] Golkonda Fort The 13th century Golconda Fort was built by the Kakatiya kings. In the 16th century‚ Golkonda was the capital and fortress city of the Qutb Shahi kingdom‚ near Hyderabad. The city was home to one of the most powerful Muslim sultanates in the region and was the center of a flourishing diamond
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Agra Fort | | Agra Fort sis a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Agra‚ India. It is about 2.5 km northwest of its more famous sister monument‚ the Taj Mahal. The fort can be more accurately described as a walled city. It is the most important fort in India. The great Mugals‚ Humayun‚ Akbar‚ Jehangir‚ Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb lived here‚ and the country was governed from here. It contained the largest state treasury and mint. It was visited by foreign ambassadors‚ travelers and dignitaries
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The Fort Cornwallis Penang Island‚ as of today‚ is synonymous with its delectable hawker fare and its trails of heritage buildings and walkway. Among the many infamous historical landmarks of Penang Island - the Fort Cornwallis‚ which has a rich history of more than two centuries‚ stands out in the forefront. It is today‚ the largest and most intact fort that can be found in Malaysia. Fort Cornwallis’ history dated back to the starting point when Sir Captain Francis Light from the British
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Agra Fort Agra Fort is located (270 10’ 47’’N & 780 1’ 22’’ E) on the right bank of the river Yamuna in the city of Agra in Uttar. The magnificent towers‚ bastions‚ ramparts‚ and gateways of the Agra Fort symbolize the stature and power of Mughal Emperor Akbar. Built between 1565 and 1571 AD‚ it is said that the emperor Shah Jahan‚ who built the Taj Mahal‚ was imprisoned by his son Aurangzeb. The magnificent Agra fort‚ though started by Emperor Akbar‚ was completed by his grandson
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Red Fort in Delhi: The Symbol of India Lal Quila also called the Red Fort is one of the most important monuments of India. It stands on the bank of river Yamuna. The whole structure is made of Red stone. The fort was built by Shahjahan - the Mughal King who also built the famous Taj Mahal - in 1648. Shahjahan called it the Uru-Muhalla. Shahjahan shifted his capital from Agra to Delhi and Red Fort was the new capital. Lal Quila stands at the eastern side of Shahjahanabad and the very name of "Lal
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Fort Sumter was a turning point in determining the outcome of the Civil War. Fort Sumter was built on a man-made island of seashells and granite. It was a pentagon shape that was fifty feet high and the walls were eight to twelve feet thick. Fort Sumter is located in South Carolina. It was a defense system for Charleston Harbor. It was named after a Revolutionary War hero from South Carolina. For one of the causes of the Civil War was that the South demanded that fort Sumter be turned over
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Fort Clatsop Fort Clatsop was the encampment of the Lewis and Clark Expedition (Corps of Discovery) in the Oregon Country. Located near the mouth of the Columbia River this site served as their camp from December 8‚ 1805 until their departure on March 23‚ 1806. Fort Clatsop is located along the Lewis and Clark River at the north end of the Clatsop Plains approximately 5 miles southwest of Astoria‚ the fort was the last encampment of the Corps of Discovery before embarking on their return trip east
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It was back in July or 175 at Fort Duquesne. I was a soldier in the English army led by General Edward Braddock. As we marched through the forest in our uniform the flag I was carrying fluttered in the wind. As we continued along‚ something didn’t feel right. I felted as if I was being watched. I marched towards the general. ‘’Sir ‘’ I said “I think we are being watched.” No more than 10 seconds after I finished speaking‚ it happened. The French and Indians sprung a surprise attack
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options? While Dana did not consider the site potential of other property types‚ he did a good job researching his options for eldercare facilities. His analysis included regional analysis (comparing other cities and counties to Fort Myers)‚ population trends‚ Fort Myers healthcare statistics‚ industry and competitor analysis (by viewing a consultant report)‚ financing alternatives and financial analysis. Together‚ the information provided a thorough overview of his options within eldercare.
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|UNIT |VAO |RANK |PHONE # |EMAIL | |IMCOM |Kemp‚ Darrell |GS-12 |380-7532 |darrell.kemp@us.army.mil | |NTC MP/USAG |Short-Brinkerhoff |SFC |380-3211 |rhonda.s.shorts@us.army.mil | |MEDDAC Co |Perez‚ Lauro
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