Places to Visit in Bijapur
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Citadel
Rank 1
Ranked 1 of 30Places to Visit in Bijapur
- Type: Historic
Citadel belonged to the Adil Shahi Dynasty and was built by Yusuf Adil Shah. It has many palaces, gardens and halls, including Bara Kaman, Jala Manzil, Sat Manzil and the Gagan Mahal. Premises of the edifice also has a 100 yards wide ditch, which was earlier used to supply water.
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Anand Mahal
Rank 2
Ranked 2 of 30Places to Visit in Bijapur
- Type: Palace
Anand Mahal was built by Adil Shah II in 1589 and is counted among the most beautiful buildings in Bijapur. This place has ornate rooms, many halls and beautifully decorated walls, which are surrounded by gardens and fountains.
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Jama Masjid
Rank 3
Ranked 3 of 30Places to Visit in Bijapur
- Type: Religious
Jumma Masjid was built by Ali Adil Shah I (1557-1580), ruler of Adil Shahi Kingdom, to celebrate his victory in the Battle of Talikota. It is spread over an area of about 10,810 sq m and has beautiful arches, a fine dome and a large inner courtyard.
Apart from this, around 2,250 black...
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Gol Gumbaz
Rank 4
Ranked 4 of 30Places to Visit in Bijapur
- Type: Historic
Gol Gumbaz is the mausoleum of Muhammad Adil Shah, who ruled the Adil Shahi dynasty between 1490 and 1696. It was designed and constructed by the famed architect, Yaqut of Dabul, under the patronage of Muhammed Adil Shah. This dome, which is around 124 ft in diameter and stands unsupported by...
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Almatti Dam
Rank 5
Ranked 5 of 30Places to Visit in Bijapur
- Type: Dam
Almatti Dam is situated on the Krishna River in Bijapur District. It is an essential reservoir of the Upper Krishna Project, aimed to provide irrigation to the drought prone areas of Bijapur, Bagalkot, Gulbarga, Raichur and Koppal. Construction of this dam was completed in July 2005 and it has an...
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The Citadel
Rank 6
Ranked 6 of 30Places to Visit in Bijapur
- Type: Monument
Another famous monument built by Yusuf Adil Shah is the centrally situated site, The Citadel. It has walls surrounding it and has a large moat located in the centre within its premises. It has a number of structures like palaces, halls and gardens within its enclosures all belonging to the rulers...
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Gagan Mahal
Rank 7
Ranked 7 of 30Places to Visit in Bijapur
- Type: Palace
Gagan Mahal, built by Ali Adil Shah I of Adil Shahi Dynasty in 1561, forms a part of the famous Citadel. It is used as a palace-cum-audience hall. The central arch of Gagan Mahal is the tallest and widest among all the arches found in Bijapur. Mostly in ruins, the structure is now part of a...
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Kudalasangama
Rank 8
Ranked 8 of 30Places to Visit in Bijapur
- Type: Religious
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 River and Ghataprabha River, which further flows towards Srisaila, considered as a pilgrimage centre in Andhra Pradesh.
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Asar Mahal
Rank 9
Ranked 9 of 30Places to Visit in Bijapur
- Type: Monument
Asar Mahal, built by Muhammed Adil Shah in late 1640s, used to serve as a Hall of Justice. It is also known as Mithari and Asar Mahal and stands with the support of four pillars. Moreover, hair from the beard of Prophet Muhammad was also used at this place. Owing to this, it is a place of worship...
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Malik-e-Maidan
Rank 10
Ranked 10 of 30Places to Visit in Bijapur
- Type: Monument
Malik-e-Maidan, considered as one of the largest bell metal guns in the world, is situated around 3 km away from Bijapur District. Meaning of the word ‘Malik-e-Maidan’ is 'The Monarch of the Plains’. It was built in 1549 by Ali Adil Shah I and was considered as a war trophy....
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Ibrahim Rauza
Rank 11
Ranked 11 of 30Places to Visit in Bijapur
- Type: Monument
Ibrahim Rauza, often referred to as 'The Taj Mahal of the Deccan', was designed by Malik Sandal. It comprises four minarets, a mosque on its right, and a tomb at its left side. It houses the remains of Ibrahim Adil Shah II and his wife Taj Sultana.
Facing east towards the...
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Mehtar Mahal
Rank 12
Ranked 12 of 30Places to Visit in Bijapur
- Type: Palace
Mehtar Mahal, meaning a 'Sweeper's Palace', is located a few kilometres away from Bijapur. Believed to be dating from about 1620 AD, the palace was built by a sweeper with the handsome gift he received from the Ibrahim Adil Shah I. Entrance to this ornamental gateway leads to a...
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Bara Kaman
Rank 13
Ranked 13 of 30Places to Visit in Bijapur
- Type: Historic
Bara Kaman is the incomplete mausoleum of Ali Adil Shah II in Bijapur, Karnataka. Ali Adil Shah, ruler of the Adil Shahi Dynasty, wanted to build a tomb of exceptional quality. According to the plan, twelve arches were to be placed vertically and horizontally around the tomb.
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Narasimha Temple
Rank 14
Ranked 14 of 30Places to Visit in Bijapur
- Type: Religious
Narasimha Temple is situated in Torvi, which is 5 km from Bijapur. Popular belief states that at the site of the temple, Kumara Valmiki composed the famous Thoravi Ramayana in Kannada. Near this temple lies another temple, Devi Lakshmi.
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Chand Bawadi
Rank 15
Ranked 15 of 30Places to Visit in Bijapur
- Type: Historic
Chand Bawadi is a tank, situated near the eastern fringes of Bijapur. Ali Adil Shah built this tank in the 16th century and named it after his wife Chand Bibi.
The fall of the Vijayanagara Empire witnessed new settlements coming up within the walled city of Bijapur. This development...
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Jod Gumbaz
Rank 16
Ranked 16 of 30Places to Visit in Bijapur
- Type: Monument
Jod Gumbaz, twin domed tombs, were built in memory of Khan Muhammad and Abdul Razzaq Qadiri. Situated near Mecca Gate, these tombs are also referred to as ‘Two Sisters’.
For offering assistance to the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb to defeat the young Adil Shahi emperor Sikandar,...
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Sat Manzil
Rank 17
Ranked 17 of 30Places to Visit in Bijapur
- Type: Monument
Among the exquisite architectural pieces is the seven storied tower, Sat Manzil constructed by Mohammed Adil Shah close to the Gagan Mahal. It used to be a watchtower overlooking the moat girdling, bastions and the fortifications of the citadel.
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Sherza Burj
Rank 18
Ranked 18 of 30Places to Visit in Bijapur
- Type: Historic
Sherza Burj was built by Sultan Ali Adil Shah II in 1658. Located between the Shahpur Gate and Mecca Gate, it also has one 14 ft long cannon. Popularly known as Malik-e-Maidan, it weighs around 55 tons.
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Taj Bawdi
Rank 19
Ranked 19 of 30Places to Visit in Bijapur
- Type: Other
Taj Bawadi is dedicated to the 1st wife of Ibrahim Adil Shah II, Taj Sultana. In its front lies an arch surrounded by two octagonal towers. The east and west wings of the towers form rest houses.
Situated around 1.5 km away from the district of Bijapur, the 223 ft square well is 52 ft...
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Lotus Lake
Rank 20
Ranked 20 of 30Places to Visit in Bijapur
- Type: Lake
Overlooking the charming Pangarh Fort of the 12th century is an enchanting, soothing and peaceful Lotus Lake, where you can see the tribes from the local areas fishing using harpoons in their own conventional and traditional methods. You can go for fishing and boating in the lake.
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Bijapur Castle
Rank 21
Ranked 21 of 30Places to Visit in Bijapur
- Type: Fort
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 lies...
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Jala Manzil
Rank 22
Ranked 22 of 30Places to Visit in Bijapur
- Type: Palace
Among the marvelous architectural structures of Bijapur is the Jala Manzil (water palace) close by the Sat Manzil. It is a small structure set within a tank and a division of the Zanana enclosure, surrounded by isolated courts and gardens.
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Shri Shiddeshwar Temple
Rank 23
Ranked 23 of 30Places to Visit in Bijapur
- Type: Religious
Shri Shiddeshwar Temple is situated in the centre of Bijapur City. During Makara Sankranti, a fair is organised at the temple.
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Uppali Buruz
Rank 24
Ranked 24 of 30Places to Visit in Bijapur
- Type: Monument
Uppali Buruz is located to the north of Dakhani Idgah in the district of Bijapur. It is an 80 ft high tower, which was built around 1584 AD by Hyder Khan. Spherical in shape, it has stone steps all around.
Furthermore, it contains various guns, powder chambers, war material, and water...
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Pangarh Fort
Rank 25
Ranked 25 of 30Places to Visit in Bijapur
- Type: Fort
Pangarh Fort was built in the 12th century and it is located 25 km away from Bijapur. Opposite the Pangarh Fort lies the Lotus Lake, where the tribal population indulges in traditional fishing practises. Travellers can enjoy fishing and boating at this lake.
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Navaraspura
Rank 26
Ranked 26 of 30Places to Visit in Bijapur
- Type: Entertainment
Navaraspura was used as an auditorium, where many concerts were held during the reign of the Adil Shahi rulers. It is situated about 8 km from the district of Bijapur. The Navaraspura Festival of song and dance is organised by the local administration at the remains of this site.
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Sangeeta Mahal
Rank 27
Ranked 27 of 30Places to Visit in Bijapur
- Type: Entertainment
Sangeeta Mahal is located near Toravi, at a distance of 6 km from Bijapur City, It was constructed during the reign of Ibrahim Adil Shah (1556 – September 12, 1627), belonging to the Adil Shahi Dynasty.
This palace was regarded as the royal court of music and dance and is now in...
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Basanta Vana
Rank 28
Ranked 28 of 30Places to Visit in Bijapur
- Type: Religious
Basanta Vana is an 85 ft tall idol of Lord Shiva that is made of cement and steel. Counted among the tallest idols of Lord Shiva, it is situated around 3 km from Bijapur City on the Ukkali Road in the village of Rambapur. It was unveiled on 26th February 2006 on the day of Shivarathri. It was...
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Gajanana Temple
Rank 29
Ranked 29 of 30Places to Visit in Bijapur
- Type: Religious
Gajanana Temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. This temple was built in 1561 by the ruler of Adil Shahi Dynasty, Ali Adil Shah I. It is believed that this place served as a royal palace for a brief duration.
The temple has 3 arches, the central one being the widest of all. The ground...
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Shri Prasanna Ganesh Temple
Rank 30
Ranked 30 of 30Places to Visit in Bijapur
- Type: Craft
Shri Prasanna Ganesh Temple is known for its carvings, which were worked by Shyama Ramachar, the national award-winning sculptor of Karkala.
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