A historic city epitomizing the Deccan's Islamic era, Vijapura
(renamed in 2014 but still widely called Bijapur) tells a glorious tale dating
back some 600 years. Blessed with a heap of mosques, mausoleums, palaces and
fortifications, it was the capital of the Adil Shahi kings from 1489 to 1686,
and one of the five splinter states formed after the Islamic Bahmani kingdom
broke up in 1482. Despite its strong Islamic character, Vijapura is also a
center for the Lingayat brand of Shaivism, which emphasizes a single
personalized god. The Lingayat Siddeshwara Festival runs for eight days.
Places to See in Bijapur
1)
Golgumz
2)Ibrahim
Roza
3)Barakaman
4)Upli
burz
5)Torvi laxminarasimha swamy temple
6)Jod Gumz
7)Sangeet nari mahal
8)Shivgiri
9) Juma Masjid
10)Malik-E-Maidan Canon
11)Afzal Khan's 63 Wives Graveyard
Gol Gumz
Gol Gumz is the mausoleum of Muhammad Adil Shah, the seventh
ruler of the Adil Shahi dynasty. The chief attraction of the mausoleum is its
central dome. It is second largest dome in the world. It has a diameter of 40
meter and huge halls. One of the characteristic features of the tomb is that
its dome stands without any support from a pillar. Another attraction of the
monument is the "Whispering Gallery", where even a single whisper is
increased 10 times and is echoed innumerable times.
Ibrahim Roza
Bara Kaman
Malik-E-Maidan Canon
Malik-E-Maidan Canon is stated to be largest piece of cast bronze ordnance in the world,
was utilized by the Deccan sultanates during the battle of Talikota.
Upli Burj
Sangeet Nari Mahal
Torvi laxminarasimha swamy Temple
This temple is dedicated to Lord Narasimha Swamy.
It is just 3 km away from Bajapur.
Local Buses will rum from Bijapur
station to Torvi.
Jod Gumz
Gagan mahal
Asar Mahal
Shiva Giri
85 feet tall Shiva Statue that has been
installed by the T.K. Patil Banakatti Charitable Trust.