Citadel,Bijapur

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The Citadel Near Gagan Mahal, Bijapur. Edit

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The Citadel in Bijapur is surrounded by a wall. The Citadel in Bijapur in Karnataka encompasses many palaces, halls and gardens which belonged to the Adil Shahi rulers. The Citadel, Bijapur is in a state of ruin but still holds the magnificence with a strong appeal. The remains of Hindu temples in the Citadel in Bijapur prove the fact that the city bore a great importance during the pre-Islam times. The remains of the Gagan Mahal, which was built in 1561, in the Citadel is worth seeing. Gagan Mahal was the royal palace. The Sat Manzil is the ruins of the seven stories palace of Mohammed Adil Shah. The Jala Manzil famous as the Water Pavilion and the Bara Kaman, which is the Twelve Arches, are among the important spots The fort in Bijapur was constructed in 1565, on the site of an earlier citadel called the Ark Killa. Up a small flight of steep steps is the famous Malik-i- Maidan (Monarch of the Plain), the most famous gun hereabouts. The gun stands on a low platform, ringed by iron hoops, atop the Sherj Burj or Lion Bastion, so called because of the lions carved on its entrance. Nearby is the Upari Burj (or Haider Burj) built in 1583. One can view the entire citadel from this tower. Once a Hall of Justice in the 17th century, the Adalat Mahal is situated on the outer edge of the citadel. Behind the Adalat Mahal is a magnificent arch, the Pasari Kaman that connects with the citadel. Built by Ibrahim II in 1589, Anand Mahal was meant to be a pleasure palace. Ferishta, the historian who made Bijapur his home in the 16th century, describes the grandeur of Ibrahim’s arrival in the newly constructed palace. Across the street lies the Gagan Mahal, the Durbar Hall built by Ali Adil Shah I in 1561. Within the citadel is the Saat Manzil, at the corner of a quadrangle called the Granary. In front of the Saat Manzil is an exquisite structure, the Jal Mandir, rising like a lotus from a stagnant pond.

Citadel In Bijapur

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Citadel Bijapur is a wonderful and historical place constructed over the ruins of the Ark Killa in 1565. The number of buildings and armaments in this fort are worth seeing. The famous Monarch of the Plains or the Malik-i-Maidan is the cannon that can be seen after a climb up a flight of very steep steps. Resting on a platform below which is the Sher Burj or Lion Bastion as it is called because of the lions carved on the entrance. Close to the Sher Burj is the 1583 constructed Haider Burj or Upari Burj from which the entire citadel can be seen. The Adalat Mahal (Hall of Justice) constructed in the 17th century lies towards the outer edge of the fort. Located behind the Adalat Mahal is the Pasari Kaman, a magnificent arch that connects the citadel with the Adalat Mahal. According to the historian Ferishta, who lived here in the 16th century, the grandeur of Ibrahim II’s arrival at the Anand Mahal was something to be seen. Built in 1589, the Anand Mahal was the pleasure palace of Ibrahim II. The Gagan Mahal (Durbar hall) built under the aegis of Ali Adil Shah I in 1561 is just across the street from Anand Mahal. The Granary, Saat Manzil and the beautiful Jal Mandir, a structure that is built in the middle of a pond are the other noteworthy buildings in the Bijapur Citadel.

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October-February (During Winters)

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1 hours.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Tourists can hire taxis to visit famous destinations like Gol Gumbaz, Ibrahim Rauza, Jumma Masjid and Malik-e-Maidan

Bus : KSRTC buses are running regularly between the nearby cities to Bijapur. Tourist luxury buses are regularly available from Bangalore and Mumbai, each will cost about Rs 1200-1,500 per head.

Train : Bijapur is connected by rail to many cities in the state and also the cities in the neighboring states. It is well connected to Bangalore (Mysore Weekly Express), Mumbai (Bjp Bb Fast Pas), Hyderabad (Bolarum Passr) and Hubli (Yeswantpur Exp).

Air : The nearest airport to Bijapur is Belgaum, which is about 205 km away. Belgaum is connected to Mumbai by domestic flights. From Belgaum to Bijapur, taxi charge is about Rs 3,500. Mumbai (501 km) and Bangalore (539 km) are the International Airports close by, from where it requires about 12 – 13 hours travel to reach Bijapur by Taxi/ buses.

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Double-check all hotel and restaurant bills for errors.
Don’t leave cash and valuables in your hotel room. Use room safes where available.
Keep daily cash in separate pockets.