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🏰 Medak Fort (Methukudurgam) Kakatiya & Qutb Shahi citadel | 500+ steps | 3 grand gates | Panoramic views | Medak, Telangana ⛰️ Medak Fort (originally Methukudurgam) – a majestic hill fort located in Medak town, Medak district, Telangana , approximately 95 km from Hyderabad . Built between 1139–1157 AD by Prolaraju II of the Kakatiya dynasty , the fort served as a strategic second capital and military command post. Spread over 100 acres atop a granite hill, it features three grand entrances – Prathama Dwaram, Simha Dwaram (with snarling lions), and Gaja Dwaram (with interlocked elephants). The fort showcases a blend of Hindu and Islamic architecture, with a 17th‑century mosque on the summit and the Gandabherundam (double‑headed eagle) emblem of the Kakatiyas. A 3.2‑metre cannon , a stepped well ( Raju‑Rani cheruvu ), and the Gulshan Mahal (now a Haritha Resort) are among its highlights. The fort is in a ruinous state but offers s...

⛪ Medak Cathedral: Asia’s Largest Diocese & Gothic Masterpiece A 1924 Architectural Marvel | Stained Glass by Sir Frank Salisbury | Medak, Telangana 📍 Medak Cathedral (CSI Medak Cathedral) is a stunning Gothic-style church located in Medak town, Medak district, Telangana , about 90 km from Hyderabad . Officially consecrated on 25th December 1924 , it was built by Reverend Charles Walker Posnett during the British era. The Medak diocese, under the Church of South India (CSI), is the single largest diocese in Asia and the second largest in the world after the Vatican. The cathedral is renowned for its three magnificent stained glass windows by British artist Sir Frank Owen Salisbury , depicting the Nativity, Crucifixion, and Ascension. The 173‑foot main tower is surrounded by four pinnacles, and the church can accommodate up to 5,000 worshippers at once. Built on a sprawling 1,000 acres (originally), it stands as a testament to fa...