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General Information Of Bijapur |
- Area 75.36 sq. km
- Population 193,131 (1991)
- Altitude 480 m above sea level
- Languages Kannada and English
- Best time to visit October to February
- STD code 08532
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Sightseeing : Places to visit in destination - Bijaipur |
Bijaipur has a limited number of sightseeing options. The main attraction
of the place is the Bijaipur Castle that functions as a heritage hotel now.
This 16th-century castle gives you an opportunity to experience the royal
lifestyle of the Rajputs. The nearby villages also draw attention of the
travellers for their own reasons.
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Sightseeing : Places to visit in destination - Bijapur |
| The old city of Bijapur is surrounded by fortified walls. Monuments of the
city built during Adil Shahi Dynasty are its main attractions. The main
attraction in the city is Gold Gumbaz or the Rounded Dome, located in the
eastern end of the walled city. In Other attractions Ibrahim Roza is situated
in the western outskirts of the city. Gagan Mahal, now mostly in ruins still
has enough attraction to pull you there. Near the citadel you can have a good
look on attractions such as Sat Manzil (Seven-storied palace), Bara Kaman
(twelve arches), and Jala Manzil (water pavilion). Other important attractions
in the city are Jama Masjid, Taj Bawdi (water tank), Upli Burj (watch tower),
Mehtar Mahal (palace built by the sweepers), and Asar Mahal. |
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Excursions : Places nearby city - Bijapur |
| Bijapur is a part of North Karnataka, a region that is steeped in history
of great rulers who not only fought with courage and expanded their empires
but also excelled in the fields of art, culture, and music. The region was a
centre of excellence in architecture and there are structures all around that
give a glimpse of its grand past. Aihole and Badami saw some of the most
beautiful structures being created during the Chalukyan Era. Gulbarga is the
district headquarters known for its association with the Bahamani kingdom in
medieval times. Asavana Bagevadi and Kundalasangama are two places associated
with the great social reformer and poet Saint Basaveshwara in the early
medieval age. |
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