Which of the following forts was built by the Kakatiya dynasty?

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SSC MTS 2020 (Held On : 12 Oct 2021 Shift 3 ) Official Paper 18

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The correct answer is Golconda.Key Points

Golkonda Fort was built by the Kakatiya dynasty in the 13th century.
It is also known as Shepherd's Hill" or "Golla Konda".
Muhammad Quli Qutab Shah established Hyderabad in 1591 to extend the capital beyond the fortified Golconda.
Initially, the Kakatiyas ruled over a small territory near Warangal. Over time, they expanded their rule to include most of the eastern Deccan region.
- They ruled over a significant region in South India, with Warangal as their capital.
- It encompassed present-day Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, parts of eastern Karnataka, and southern Odisha.
Rudradeva I founded a sovereign kingdom in 1163 CE.
The most powerful rulers of the dynasty were Ganapathi Deva and Rudramadevi.
The dynasty worshipped the goddess Kakati.
The family was called Kakatiyas.
The Kakatiyas also worshipped Svayambhuva, i.e., Siva.