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Gol Gumbaz |
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Gaze in wonder at this magnificent mausoleum
of Mohammed Adil Shah in Bijapur It houses the world's second
largest dome, in unsupported by pillars - an aquestic and
architectural wonder . Built in 1659 , its most arresting
features are the seven storied octagonal pillars at the
four corners and the heavy bracketed cornice bellow the
parapet The Gol Gumbaz is an enormous cube of stone and
masony , capped by gigantic dome . The amazing whispering
gallery , which distinctly echos the fantiest whisper eleven
times , is an unforgettable experience . Be sure to get
there early , before the school children arrive in droves.
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Ibrahim Raza |
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| Said to have inspired the Taj Mahal in
agra this palatial Mosque and tomb in Bijapur is very impressive
. However the jewels of Adil Shah Architecture is the Jamia
MAsjid with its graceful arches , aisles halls intricate
designs and large crowning onion dome. What makes it even
more special is the priceless Koran written in letters of
gold that is carefully preserved here . Another near by
attraction is the 500 year old Baobab tree ( Adansonia Bigibata
) Brought from South Africa . Legend has it that during
the construction of the Ibrahim Raza , laborers ate their
food and rested under the shade of this benign tree . And
even after surviving all these centauries, this tree still
bare fruits. |
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| Malike - e Maiden |
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| This is a 55 ton cannon perched on a
platform . The head of the cannon is fashonated into the
shape fo a lion whose jaws are trying to devor an elephant
. Legend has it that if you touch the gun and make a wish
, it will come true . |
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Methar Mahal |
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| An Ornamental gateway , leading to mosque
and garden . It is small , beautiful monument built by Ibrahim
Adil Shah. |
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| Gagan Mahal |
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| Built by Ali Adil Shah1around 1561 to
serve the dual purpose of royal residence and a durbar hall
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| Jala Manzil |
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| This was once a water pavilion surrounded
by scheduled courts and garden . |
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| Bara Kaman |
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| The incomplete mausoleum of Ali Adil
Shah II with 12 graceful arches . |
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| Upli Buruj |
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| A 24 m High , 16th Century watch tower
built on high ground from which you get a good view of the
city and plains . |
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| Taj Bawdin |
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| A water tank that commemorates Taj Sultana
, Ibrahim Adil Shah II wife . Its front is made up of a
majestic arch flanked by two octagonal towers . |
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