Bijapur (State: Karnatka) is located at a distance of 530 km northwest of Bangalore. This city was established in the 10th - 11th centuries by the Chalukya Dynasty. It was then referred as Vijayapura (City of victory).
From the 13th century onwards this city was ruled by Mughal, Bahamani rulers. The city landscape is covered with great monuments of historical importance built during the Adil Shahi dynasty. It had a citadel of 6km stretch around the city. Within the citadel are the remains of both Hindu temples and old mosques. Outside the walls are the remains of a vast city, now for the most part in ruins.
The places of interest both old and new here are:
From the 13th century onwards this city was ruled by Mughal, Bahamani rulers. The city landscape is covered with great monuments of historical importance built during the Adil Shahi dynasty. It had a citadel of 6km stretch around the city. Within the citadel are the remains of both Hindu temples and old mosques. Outside the walls are the remains of a vast city, now for the most part in ruins.The places of interest both old and new here are:
- Gol Gumbaz
- Jama Masjid
- Ibrahim Roza (1, 2, 3)
- Mehtar Mahal
- Upli Buruj
- Barah Kaman
- Malik-E-Maidan
- Taj Bawdi
- Sidharameshwar Temple
- Citadel
56 comments:
Thanks so much for this wonderful piece of history! Loved it!
Marvelous captures, Rajesh, as always! And such interesting history! Have a great evening!
Sylvia
These are beautiful shots. Great mosaic. Thanks for sharing
Happy Tuesday!
Remarkable buildings and monuments in this photo collage! Each one impressive on its own.
Great architecture (spelling?)
I am often impressed of how skillfullness appeares :)
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You are so lucky to be able to visit these wonderful historical architecture. They are all so pretty.
You always show us such interesting places. Great post.
Wonderful buildings. I would love to see them in real life!
Nice pictures, but I wish they were bigger. What is that structure on the right, second from the bottom? Looks different from others.
amazing place indeed!
I think I have to plan Bijapur next! Most probably will visit Nagarhole next month....not sure though..!!
wonderful place and architecture.
Rajesh: Wonderful views of the old structures. They are always so beautiful.
Very beautiful and historical buildings. Full of mysterious and rich culture. So glad you share with the world.
Tell you what Rajesh, These beautiful monuments would require a fresh post with individual photgraphs
Beautiful collage; I love traveling with you.;))
xo
Thanks for sharing such a beautiful images of our historical places. These Great Historical monuments always attracts every traveller.
Fantastic pics - I'd love to go to India. Someday, for sure!
Nice piece of history.... did not mention about the whispering gallery
I have travelled so often through this place, seen the fort from afar, but always in a hurry to reach our destination some 4 hours away. Always wanted to stop, but never did. This makes me regret it all the more.
something new and cool!
Fascinating place!
Lovely shots!
Hi Rajesh:)
Very interesting and lovely photos speaking volumes of our rich history and religious tolerance. Very informative narration and I enjoyed it.
Have a nice day:)
Joseph
beauty of a history
A fine collage, Rajesh! I would imagine one could spend many days wandering about here with so very much to see and think about!
Cia Rajesh
mi piace molto questo tuo mosaico !
Grandi foto :-))
Buona serata e grazie della visita.
This is wonderful buildings all of them!
Wish you blessed summerdays:-) Hugs from Norway
So very, very beautiful.
Lovely captures of the beautiful buildings, Rajesh. Thank you for sharing
belle serie et tres belle architecture
lovely photos and thanks for the mini-tour, i would like to visit your place one day.
Nice collage.. and nice travel info ...
Very nice collage and pictures too.
There are such beautiful monuments in India! Everywhere you turn history and modernity coexist.
nice collage of old beautiful building. Are they all heritage buildings?
I love seeing photos from around the world, so thanks for showing us a bit about India. It is such an old country compared to Canada.
Always beautiful shots of fascinating places that I want to know more about. Research for me!
Wonderful pictures, thank you for sharing with us.
I always enjoy your postings. We learn new things from them.
What beautiful pictures! I hope someday I can visit those places!
Happy Blue Monday!
Ann
Beautiful, Rajesh.
Happy Blue Monday.
Lovely photos!
My Blue Monday.
Lovely mosaic.
Nicely done! Very lovely! Cathy
I feel like I have been on a grand tour of your pretty country. As well, I had a good lesson in history. Wonderful job for your post.
Great collections!
And nice mosaic.
Amazing history and photos...beautiful mosaic, Rajesh!
Lovely mosaic of architecture. Never bores me to study all the wonderful structures all over the world!
thanks for stopping by.
Sherry
Great landscape... :O
What an amazingly beautiful place, filled with history! Thanks for taking us on the tour at MM. :)
Thanks for all the appreciation.
Raji, the structure you are asking in the mosaic is Uppali Buruj
Beautiful and interesting!!
Wonderful photos and interesting commentary.
Oh how fascinating! I'll have to share these photos with my granddaughters at our next little girls tea party. :)
Thanks for all the appreciation. I shall cover them in some detail.
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