India /Karnataka /Bijapur /Bijapur Bijapur Castle, Bijapur. Edit Detail InformationEdit Bijaipur Castle, dating back to the 16th century, is situated next to a wildlife sanctuary. This wildlife sanctuary is home to leopards, wild boar, blue bulls, reptiles, monkeys and deer. This castle was built by Maharana Pratap’s younger brother, Rao Shakti Singh. Opposite the castle […]
India /Karnataka /Bijapur /Bijapur Jala Manzil Near Sat Manzil, Bijapur. Edit Detail InformationEdit N.A HistoryEdit N.A Must SeeEdit Attraction Visiting TimeEdit N.A Closed OnEdit N.A Best Season to VisitEdit October-February (During Winters) Best Time To VisitEdit Morning, Afternoon, Evening. Time Required for SightseeingEdit 1 hours. Ticket Required : No Edit Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A […]
India /Karnataka /Bijapur /Bijapur Chand bawadi, about 3 km from Bijapur. Edit Detail InformationEdit The Bawdi (Tank) was built by Ali Adil Shah in the 16th century. The fall of the Vijayanagar Empire saw a huge influx of people into Bijapur which witnessed new settlements coming up within the walled city raising the need for […]
India /Karnataka /Bijapur /Bijapur Narasimha temple, about five kilometers outside Bijapur. Edit Detail InformationEdit Narsimha Temple Torvi, also known as the Narasoba or Narasimha temple, is an underground shrine dedicated to Saint Narasimha Saraswathi. The main object of worship here are a pair of sandals or padukas that are claimed to belong to Saint Narasimha […]
India /Karnataka /Bijapur /Bijapur Mehtar Mahal, Bijapur Edit Detail InformationEdit Mehtar Mahal is the ornamental gateway located in Bijapur which leads to an exquisitely crafted mosque and a beautiful garden. Mehtar Mahal is also known as the ‘Sweeper’s Palace’ and is believed to be dating back to 1620 AD. The entry gate of Mehtar Mahal […]
India /Karnataka /Bijapur /Bijapur Ibrahim Rauza Shastri Nagar, Bijapur. Edit Detail InformationEdit The Ibrahim-Rauza, consists of his tomb and mosque within a square compound, both rising face to face from a common raised terrace, with a tank and fountain between them. The mosque has a rectangular prayer-chamber, with a facade of five arches, shaded by […]
India /Karnataka /Bijapur /Bijapur Malik-Maidan, Bijapur. Edit Detail InformationEdit The Malik e Maidan also known as the Burj-E-Sherz is said to be the largest weapon ever built in medieval times. The muzzle of the cannon has been fashioned into the shape of a lion head with open jaws, and between the jaws are inscribed elephants […]
India /Karnataka /Bijapur /Bijapur Malik-Maidan, Bijapur. Edit Detail InformationEdit The Malik e Maidan also known as the Burj-E-Sherz is said to be the largest weapon ever built in medieval times. The muzzle of the cannon has been fashioned into the shape of a lion head with open jaws, and between the jaws are inscribed elephants […]
India /Karnataka /Bijapur /Bijapur Asar Mahal Bijapur, Karnataka Edit Detail InformationEdit Asar Mahal is also highly admired place as it houses two hair strands of Prophet Mohammed. Impressive wooden columns in the portico, the wooden ceiling double the height of standard ceiling, an artificial lake in front of the Mahal exhibit the intricate works of […]
India /Karnataka /Bijapur /Bijapur Kudalasangama temple (Sri Sangameshwara Temple) In Kudalasangama, Bijapur, is situated about 15 km from the Almatti Dam in Bagalkot district of Karnataka state. Edit Detail InformationEdit Kudalasangama, around 800 years old, is a pilgrimage centre for the people of the Lingayath faith. It is situated on the confluence of the Krishna […]