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Vijayapura, a gateway to the Deccan Sultanate in the past, was established in the 10th-11th centuries by the Kalyani Chalukyas, and ruled by various dynasties including the Adil Shahi kings who have had a major influence on the region. Under the Adil Shahi reign, Vijayapura became a culturally and architecturally rich kingdom that attracted scholars, musicians and artists from around the world, especially Persia and Arabia. The Mushaira or poetic symposium is believed to have originated here, and later travelled to North India. The cityscape dotted with mosques, mausoleums, palaces, fortifications, watch towers, and strong gateways, also hosts the legendary Gol Gumbaz.
KSTDC’s Mayura Adil Shahi Vijayapura, a cozy property, located at a short distance from the Gol Gumbaz, gives a glorious view of the monument and is perfect place to stay if you ever plan to visit the city.The property offers comfortable rooms and a restaurant, which serves delicious local delicacies. KSTDC with its strong regional standing, can help you with the transportation and itinerary for the trip. Needless to say, all KSTDC properties including the Mayura Adil Shahi Vijayapura strictly follow COVID 19 safety protocols to ensure you have a safe and memorable experience.
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Vijaypura despite being a treasure trove of heritage, is a more off beat and hence less explored city in Karnataka. So just to give you a headstart while planning the itinerary we have put together a list of places in Vijayapura that might interest you.
Gaze in wonder at this magnificent 210 ft high mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah, features seven storied octagonal spires at the four corners and heavy bracketed cornice below the parapet. It is home to the world’s second largest dome which is unsupported by pillars (slightly smaller than St Peter’s Basilica in Rome). Gol Gumbaz also has the whispering gallery; an architectural and acoustic wonder, which gets its name from the fact that the finest whisper or sound made echoes ten times over.
Graceful arches, picturesque aisles, beautiful halls and a large crowning onion dome are the features of Adil Shahi architecture – the Jamia Masjid. Even though magnificent, the structure is incomplete, as it lacks the two minarets. The Central mihrab (an arched recess in the interior wall of a mosque) on the western wall, is covered with lines from the Holy Quran etched in exquisitely gilded calligraphy.
Considered to be the inspiration for the Taj Mahal in Agra, this palatial mosque and tomb in Vijayapura is rated as one of the most beautifully proportioned Islamic monuments in India.
Bara Kaman known for its graceful arches is the tomb of Ali Adil Shah II. The construction of Bara Kaman probably began at the time of his accession to the throne and was intended to rival the Gol Gumbaz, his father’s tomb. The building, though conceived on a magnificent scale, was never completed.
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Malik-e-Maidan (meaning Monarch of the Plain) is a 55-ton cannon perched atop a platform and is one of the largest medieval cannons in India. The head of the cannon is fashioned in the shape of a lion devouring an elephant. The surface is adorned with inscriptions in Arabic and Persian. Legend has it that if you touch it and make a wish, it comes true.
A beautiful ornamental gateway, leading to a mosque and garden, it is smaller in comparison to other monuments in the city, but still does not fail to impress travellers.
Built by Ali Adil Shah I for the dual purpose of a royal residence and a durbar hall, Gagan Mahal is popular for its well landscaped public garden. The main architectural feature of this palace is its great central arch which has a span of 60 feet 9 inches.
Upli Buruj, an 80 feet high, 16th century watchtower built on high ground, gives you a bird’s eye view of the city and plains.
This water tank which commemorates Taj Sultana, Ibrahim Adil Shah II’s wife is a large deep square well. A flight of stone steps leads you to the water’s edge.
This Jain temple, situated in the outskirts of Vijayapura has a unique idol of Lord Parshwanath. The idol, beautifully sculpted out of black stone, has a serpent with 1008 hoods carved onto its headpiece is believed to be about 1500 years old. When the idol is anointed with milk for rituals it travels through all the serpent heads, before it anoints the whole idol. This special ritual is done every new moon day (Amavasya) and every full moon day (Poornima).
The temple houses a 85-foot (26 m) tall statue of Lord Shiva and is a popular pilgrimage place. The statue which weighs around 1,500 tons is considered as the second biggest statue of Lord Shiva in the country. A small idol of Shivalinga is installed beneath the big statue.