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Bijapur |
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The one-time capital of the Adil Shahi kings (1489-1686)
is dotted with mosques, mausoleums, palaces, fortifications,
watchtowers, and strong gateways, with the massive Gol
Gumbaz dominating the landscape for miles around.
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Gol Gumbaz |
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Gaze in wonder at this magnificent mausoleum of Muhammed Adil Shah in Bijapur. It houses the world’s second largest dome, unsupported by pillars - an acoustic and architectural wonder. Built in 1659, its most arresting features are the seven-storied octagonal spires at the four corners and the heavy bracketed cornice below the parapet. The Gol Gumbaz is an enormous cube of stone and masonry, capped by a gigantic dome. The amazing whispering gallery, which distinctly echoes the faintest whisper eleven times, is an unforgettable experience. Be sure to get there early, before the school children arrive in droves. |
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Ibrahim Roza |
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have inspired the Taj Mahal in Agra, this palatial mosque
and tomb in Bijapur is very impressive. However, the jewel
of Adil Shahi architecture is the Jami Masjid, with its
graceful arches, aisles, halls, intricate designs, and
large crowning onion dome. What makes it even more special
is the priceless Koran written in letters of gold that
is carefully preserved here. |
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Malik-e-Maidan |
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is a 55-ton cannon perched on a platform. The head of
the cannon is fashioned into the shape of a lion whose
jaws are trying to devour an elephant. Legend has it that
if you touch the gun and make a wish, it will come true. |
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Mehtar Mahal |
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ornamental gateway, leading to a mosque and garden. It
is a small, beautiful monument built by Ibrahim Adil Shah. |
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Gagan Mahal |
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by Ali Adil Shah I around 1561 to serve the dual purpose
of a royal residence and a durbar hall. |
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Bara Kaman |
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incomplete mausoleum of Ali Adil Shah II with its 12 graceful
arches. |
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Upli Buruj |
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24m high, 16 century watchtower built on high ground from
which you get a good view of the city and plains. |
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Taj Bawdi |
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water tank that commemorates Taj Sultana, Ibrahim Adil
Shah II’s wife. Its front is made up of a majestic
arch flanked by two octagonal towers. |
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How
to reach there |
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District:
Bijapur |
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Aihole – 110km
Pattadakal – 130km
Badami – 138km
Bangalore – 570km
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Bijapuar |
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Dabolim (Goa) – 300km |
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STD
Code: 08482 |
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Where
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Hotel
Kanishka International Next
to Hotel Samrat, Station Road,
Bijapur – 586 101
Tel: 08352-243131, 223788, 89
Fax: 08352-243131
Tariff Range: Rs. 450/- to Rs. 1250/-
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Hotel
Madhuvan International
Station
Road, Bijapur – 586 101
Tel:
08352-253254, 255571 - 73
Fax: 08352-256201
Tariff Range: Rs. 200/- to Rs. 800/-
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Hotel
Sagar Deluxe
Near
Basaveshwara Chowk,
Bijapur – 586 101
Tel: 08352-251121, 259234, 36
Tariff Range: Rs. 125/- to Rs. 750/-
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Shree Godavari
Lakshmi Hotels
Athani Road, Near Sainik School,
Bijapur – 586 101
Tel: 08352-271305, 271405 - 07
Fax: 08352-271305
Tariff Range: Rs. 149/- to Rs. 550/-
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Hotel
Samrat
Station
Road,
Bijapur – 586 101
Tel: 08352-251620, 250512
Tariff Range: Rs. 150/- to Rs. 540/- |
Hotel
Sanman
Station
Road, Opposite Gol Gumbaz,
Bijapur – 586 101
Tel: 08352-251866, 253977
Tariff Range: Rs. 150/- to Rs. 500/- |
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KSTDC Mayura
Adil Shahi
Anand Mahal Road,
Bijapur – 586 101
Tel: 08352-250934
Tariff Range: Rs. 135/- to Rs. 250/-
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KSTDC
Mayura Adil Shahi Annexe
Anand
Mahal Road,
Bijapur – 586 101
Tel: 08352-250401
Tariff: Rs. 440/- |
Hotel
Blue Diamond
Lakshmi
Talkies Road,
Bijapur – 586 101
Tel: 08352-221952, 252941
Tariff Range: Rs. 100/- to Rs. 200/- |
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