Vijayapura, Karnataka
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Established by one of the greatest dynasties of Karnataka, the Kalyana Chalukyas, during the 10th century, Vijayapura (City of Victory) reached the pinnacle of its glory later during the 15th century when the Bijapur sultanate was established. The various heritage buildings scattered around the city are the remnants of the Islamic rule the city went through for nearly 4 centuries. If you love the indo Islamic architecture, then a stroll around the city is going to enthuse you. There are wells, palaces, tombs, and many other structures, including a fort, to keep an interested tourist busy. August to January is the best time to visit Vijayapura. It is approximately 525 kilometres away from Bengaluru and about 150 kilometres from Kalaburagi. Though the city has a railway station, Kalaburagi and Hubballi, 195 kilometres away, are better connected rail stations. Kalaburagi and Hubballi are the nearest domestic airports, whereas Goa and Hyderabad, over 350 kilometres away are the nearest international airports.
Nearby Places to See
Gol Gumbaz
It is the monument Vijayapura is famous for. It is a glorified tomb belonging to the 17th century. The large building with its minarets on 4 sides, attracts a huge number of tourists every year. It is a protected monument along with many others in the town.
It is the monument Vijayapura is famous for. It is a glorified tomb belonging to the 17th century. The large building with its minarets on 4 sides, attracts a huge number of tourists every year. It is a protected monument along with many others in the town.
The Cannon
Named Malik-e-Maidan which translates into King of the Battlefield, this large cannon is one of the important attractions here and attracts visitors. The cannon though nearly 400 years old is still in good shape
Named Malik-e-Maidan which translates into King of the Battlefield, this large cannon is one of the important attractions here and attracts visitors. The cannon though nearly 400 years old is still in good shape
Shiva Statue
This 85 feet tall beautiful statue of Bhagawan Shiva is the cynosure of all visitors to Vijayapura. Built in the last decade by a devotee of Bhagawan Shiva, it is located just on the outskirts of the town at a place named Shivagiri. A beautiful statue of Nandi is seen in front of Shiva. The 85-tonne statue is the result of 13 months of hard work from expert artisans. It is a good escape point toward divinity in a city full of tombs.
This 85 feet tall beautiful statue of Bhagawan Shiva is the cynosure of all visitors to Vijayapura. Built in the last decade by a devotee of Bhagawan Shiva, it is located just on the outskirts of the town at a place named Shivagiri. A beautiful statue of Nandi is seen in front of Shiva. The 85-tonne statue is the result of 13 months of hard work from expert artisans. It is a good escape point toward divinity in a city full of tombs.
Other Islamic monuments
Fort, Asar Mahal, Bara Kaman, Gagan mahal, Mehtar Mahal, Chinni Mahal and chota mahal are other Islamic monuments that can be visited.
Fort, Asar Mahal, Bara Kaman, Gagan mahal, Mehtar Mahal, Chinni Mahal and chota mahal are other Islamic monuments that can be visited.
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