This is a circular tower measuring 80 ft in height. There are 70 steps leading to the top of the tower where there are 2 canons. This tower is also known as Hyder Burj.Monday, December 6, 2010
Upli Burj, Bijapur
Upli Burj constructed in 1584, is an another interesting site in Bijapur (State: Karnataka). General Hyder Khan in the service of ruler Ibrahim II built this watch tower.
This is a circular tower measuring 80 ft in height. There are 70 steps leading to the top of the tower where there are 2 canons. This tower is also known as Hyder Burj.
This is a circular tower measuring 80 ft in height. There are 70 steps leading to the top of the tower where there are 2 canons. This tower is also known as Hyder Burj.
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Very unusual tower.;) I guess it must have been quiet some exercise to carry gun powder all the way up there.;)) Or a cannon ball.;))
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looks like an impressive tower. hope your week is off to a great start.
a very interesting structure indeed, do you have more images from the top of the structure as well?
nice capture and info...!
Looking still good is wonderful! It looks like huge wells in atomic plants.
Are we allowed to climb till the top?
That is quite a watchtower!
Very interesting photo.Greetings Andrzej.
Good capture of the monument.
I'd be so tired out after climbing those steps I wouldn't be able to fire anything, much less a cannon!
Interesting place and great shot! I suppose the cannons were shot through some kind of portholes...
Wonderful building and architecture! And so are your pics from India:-)
Wish you a blessed week!
Very interesting structure!
This is a very interesting structure. Is it possible to go to the top of this tower?
That is a very substantial and impressive tower. Great shot.
What an amazing tower!
What a fascinating tower! Always amazes me the incredible buildings/architecture in your country and how long they have been there -- we're such a young country and I find yours and it's history so very fascinating! Thanks as always for sharing the beauty and the history, Rajesh! Have a great week!
Sylvia
An incredible design and no doubt very effective as a watchtower. The constructing of it must have been quite a feat and difficult for those assigned to the task. They would be amazed to know their work has survived all these centuries.
Spettacolare il tuo mondo... mi piacerebbe salire questa torre...
Buona serata :)
Myriam
that looks massive. another gem.
Nice capture.
that is some sturdy looking tower. it is so unusually wide.
This is very unique, haven't seen the likes even in print!
Very interesting. What a huge structure for a watch tower.
Beautiful My World Tuesday posting
a very substantial and impressive tower
Have a nice week,
Greetings, Bram
Link to My Word Tuesday post!
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What a special tower...very interesting post!
Nice capture :)
Constructed in 1584...ancient!
Canons atop a tower - that's interesting. Love the shot too.
This is an old tower with lots of stories to tell. Interesting. Will try to read more about this tower.
Just got back home here in the Philippines from Little India in Singapore and I had so much learnings about the cultures of India. Eventhough I stayed for only four days, I got to experience piece of India that's worth reminiscing in this lifetime.
Will share more stories through my site.
Thanks for your site. This is inspiring.
nice and different looking tower!
Impressive tower! Great capture too.
Great find for u-day!!
Amazing circular tower. I wouldn't want to carry the cannons up the 70 steps. Great post for U.
i love the construction, and the history.
ROG, ABC Wednesday team
I bet it's fun to climb those stairs! :)
wow amazing!
Impressive and interesting tower!
What is inside the tower?
Interesting tower! Great shot. Thank you for sharing the information.
Different structure there! Cool!
Léia
wow...it is really imposing...
Visitar seu site é como estar numa viagem turística! Amei as fotos e o lugar!
Very impressive tower. Lots of buildings in your country are worth preserving, they consisted of lots of history and well crafted.
Impressive size !
I am always amazed at the variety and quality of buildings you show us on your blog!
Good that you have people in the photo so that we can get an idea how big it is.
Thanks for sharing.
Best wishes,
Anna
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Hi Rajesh it's been a while... wow another human marvel you got here... seems like an unfinish tower of babel.. awesome...
mine is up at On This Side of Town
what an unusually huge tower!
huge! must have host to many histories e:)))
Interesting structure.
Blue Hot Wheels
You always share such interesting and informative post. I would never know about such things without your blog. This is a most unique watch tower.
That is a really interesting tower. Most unusual. I hope you are having a great day and can enjoy all that Blue Monday brings your way. Blessings...Mary
wow very cool
Very interesting, never heard of it... Looks quite sturdy too!!
Looks really good.
Oh! datz so giant.. one..
Thanks to all for appreciating this mammoth architecture.
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