Gol Gumbaz Archaeological Museum

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India/Karnataka/Bijapur Gol Gumbaz Part 61

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Bijapur
Vijayapur city, formerly Bijapur, is the district headquarters of Bijapur District of Karnataka state. It is also the headquarters for Bijapur Taluka. Bijapur city is well known for its historical monuments of architectural importance built during the rule of the Adil Shahi dynasty. Bijapur is located 530 km northwest of Bangalore and about 550 km from Mumbai, and 384 km west of the city of Hyderabad.Bijapur urban population as per 2011 census is 326,000, perhaps the 9th biggest city in Karnataka. Bijapur is a heritage destination known for its medieval monuments, which are a unique form of Islamic architecture. Vijayapura Mahanagara Palike(VMP) is the newest Municipal Corporation formed under the KMC act along with Shivamogga and Tumakuru Municipal Corporations. The other existing city corporations in Karnataka state in descending order of population are Bengaluru, Hubballi-Dharawada, Mysuru, Kalaburgi, Belagavi, Mangaluru, Davangere and Ballari. Administratively, Bijapur district comes under Belgaum division along with Bagalkote, Belgaum, Dharwad, Gadag, Haveri and Uttara Kannada (Karwar) districts.
Bijapur, the land of five rivers and the domain of different cultures, is an ancient city. The city established in the 10th and 11th centuries by the Chalukyas of Kalyani was known as Vijayapura (City of victory). Bijapur was the biggest district place of the state with 11 taluks, but after forming bagalokote new district in 1997 Now it consists of five taluks viz. Basavan Bagevadi, Bijapur, Indi, Muddebihal and Sindagi.
Gol Gumbaz:This is the most famous monument in Bijapur. It is the tomb of Mohammed Adil Shah (ruled 1627-1657). It is the largest dome ever built in India, next in size only to St Peter's Basilica in Rome. A particular attraction in this monument is the central chamber, where every sound is echoed seven times. Another attraction at the Gol Gumbaz is the Whispering Gallery, where even minute sounds can be heard clearly 37 metres away. Gol Gumbaz complex includes a mosque, a Naqqar Khana (a hall for the trumpeters) (Now it is used as museum) and the ruins of guest houses.It has several curious objects like inscriptions, sculptures, paintings, manuscripts, and weapons etc., displayed. It is near Gol Gumbaz and is run by the Archaeological Survey.
Ibrahim Rauza:This is the tomb of Ibrahim Adil Shah II (ruled 1580-1627), the fifth king of the dynasty and, like the Mughal emperor Akbar, known for religious tolerance. Built on a single rock bed, it is noted for the symmetry of its features. It is said that the design for the Ibrahim Rauza served as an inspiration for that of the famous Taj Mahal.
It is situated on the western outskirts of the city. Ibrahim Rauza comprises two buildings, a magnificent tomb and a remarkable mosque enveloped by a garden. Facing each other, these twin buildings have a fountain in between them. A Persian inscription here records the construction of this Rauza in 1626. These buildings stand on a raised terrace supported by arches in a large rectangular enclosure with a high entrance tower in the centre of the north side, adorned with four graceful minarets. This is the most ornate building in Bijapur. Both the buildings have square plans with four minarets at the corners and a bulbous dome at the centre, which emerges from lotus petals. Cousins called the building as “The Taj Mahal of the Deccan”.

Gol Gumbaz

Gol Gumbazis the mausoleum of king Mohammed Adil Shah, Sultan of Bijapur. Construction of the tomb, located in Vijayapura, Karnataka, India, was started in 1626 and completed in 1656.
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Bara Khaman, Bijapur

The abandoned ruins of Bara Khaman... a structure if completed would have been 1.5 times taller than Gol Gumbaz.

While Gol Gumbaz is 7 floors high, Bara Khaman would have been 12 floors high.

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Afzal Khan's Wives Graveyard
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Anand Mahal


Sangeeth Nari Mahal


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Begum Talab
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Badi Baudi


Fatha Darwaza or Managooli Agasi


Mahatar Maha


Asar Mahal
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Jamia Masjid
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Bara Kaman
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Fort Wall
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Malik-E-Maidan Cannon


Gagan Mahal
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Abdul Razak Darga


Taj Bawdi
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Underground Water Tunnel Outlet


Ibrahim Adil Shah II


Ibrahim Rauza Masjid
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Bijapur, officially known as Vijayapura, is the district headquarters of Bijapur District of Karnataka state of India. It is also the headquarters for Bijapur Taluka. Bijapur city is well known for its historical monuments of architectural importance built during the rule of the Adil Shahi dynasty


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Vijapur, Bijjanahalli, Vijayapur
Gol Gumbaz

This is the most famous monument in Bijapur. It is the tomb of Mohammed Adil Shah (ruled 1627-1657).[2] It is the largest dome ever built in India, next in size only to St Peter's Basilica in Rome.[ci
Lord Shiva Statue



Lord Shiv Statue, Bijapur
The 85-foot (26 m) tall statue of Lord Shiva installed by the T.K. Patil Banakatti Charitable Trust in Bijapur at Shivapur on Sindagi Road is gradually developing as a pilgrimage place.1,500 tonnes
Alamatti Dam (Lal Bahaddur Shastri Sagar)

Alamatti Dam is situated in NH -13 border of Bijapur-Bagalkot twin Districts of Karnatak State. It is a best tourist place in Bijapur District.
The Archaeological Museum

It has several curious objects like inscriptions, sculptures, paintings, manuscripts, and weapons etc., displayed. It is near Gol Gumbaz and is run by the Archaeological Survey.Ibrahim Rauza

India/Bijapur & Kabaddi Sport Part 60

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Bijapur
Vijayapur city, formerly Bijapur, is the district headquarters of Bijapur District of Karnataka state. It is also the headquarters for Bijapur Taluka. Bijapur city is well known for its historical monuments of architectural importance built during the rule of the Adil Shahi dynasty. Bijapur is located 530 km northwest of Bangalore and about 550 km from Mumbai, and 384 km west of the city of Hyderabad.Bijapur urban population as per 2011 census is 326,000, perhaps the 9th biggest city in Karnataka. Bijapur is a heritage destination known for its medieval monuments, which are a unique form of Islamic architecture. Vijayapura Mahanagara Palike(VMP) is the newest Municipal Corporation formed under the KMC act along with Shivamogga and Tumakuru Municipal Corporations. The other existing city corporations in Karnataka state in descending order of population are Bengaluru, Hubballi-Dharawada, Mysuru, Kalaburgi, Belagavi, Mangaluru, Davangere and Ballari. Administratively, Bijapur district comes under Belgaum division along with Bagalkote, Belgaum, Dharwad, Gadag, Haveri and Uttara Kannada (Karwar) districts.
Bijapur, the land of five rivers and the domain of different cultures, is an ancient city. The city established in the 10th and 11th centuries by the Chalukyas of Kalyani was known as Vijayapura (City of victory). Bijapur was the biggest district place of the state with 11 taluks, but after forming bagalokote new district in 1997 Now it consists of five taluks viz. Basavan Bagevadi, Bijapur, Indi, Muddebihal and Sindagi.
Gol Gumbaz:This is the most famous monument in Bijapur. It is the tomb of Mohammed Adil Shah (ruled 1627-1657). It is the largest dome ever built in India, next in size only to St Peter's Basilica in Rome. A particular attraction in this monument is the central chamber, where every sound is echoed seven times. Another attraction at the Gol Gumbaz is the Whispering Gallery, where even minute sounds can be heard clearly 37 metres away. Gol Gumbaz complex includes a mosque, a Naqqar Khana (a hall for the trumpeters) (Now it is used as museum) and the ruins of guest houses.It has several curious objects like inscriptions, sculptures, paintings, manuscripts, and weapons etc., displayed. It is near Gol Gumbaz and is run by the Archaeological Survey.
Ibrahim Rauza:This is the tomb of Ibrahim Adil Shah II (ruled 1580-1627), the fifth king of the dynasty and, like the Mughal emperor Akbar, known for religious tolerance. Built on a single rock bed, it is noted for the symmetry of its features. It is said that the design for the Ibrahim Rauza served as an inspiration for that of the famous Taj Mahal.
It is situated on the western outskirts of the city. Ibrahim Rauza comprises two buildings, a magnificent tomb and a remarkable mosque enveloped by a garden. Facing each other, these twin buildings have a fountain in between them. A Persian inscription here records the construction of this Rauza in 1626. These buildings stand on a raised terrace supported by arches in a large rectangular enclosure with a high entrance tower in the centre of the north side, adorned with four graceful minarets. This is the most ornate building in Bijapur. Both the buildings have square plans with four minarets at the corners and a bulbous dome at the centre, which emerges from lotus petals. Cousins called the building as “The Taj Mahal of the Deccan”.

Kabaddi is a contact sport that originated in ancient India. Kabaddi is an umbrella term which encompasses various forms of the game including International rules Kabaddi; Sanjeevani, Gaminee, Amar and Punjabi. Kabaddi also encompasses similar sports known by their regional names, such as hadudu in Bangladesh, baibalaa in Maldives, chedugudu in Andhra Pradesh, sadugudu in Tamil Nadu and hututu in Maharashtra.Kabaddi is the national game of Bangladesh and also the state game of the Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Punjab. India is the most successful team on the world stage, having won every World Cup and Asian Games title so far, in both men's and women's categories.Wikipedia

Hampi Museum

Museum is located in Kamalapur, it is near to Hampi

Rayappa Kasi Ibrahim Rauza Mosque, Persian Art, Bijapur, India

The Ibrahim Rauza was built by Ibrahim Adil Shah II in the 15th century. It consists of mosque and tomb enclosed together in the square compound. Mosque and Tomb are separated from each other by tank and fountain. The mosque has finely crafted arches in its rectangular prayer hall and it’s shaded by chhaja and slender minarets at each corner. The bulbous dome with beautiful rows of petals at its base is enclosed in a square structure giving a majestic look to the mosque. Each corner of the mosque is captivating and takes you back to the time when every moment of the era was immersed in luxury and royalty. There are various secret and closed passages inside the mosque which are said to have treasures within. The mosque also has dark tunnels leading to the various areas of Ibrahim Rauza. This mosque was built by a Persian architect. The Persian architect last wish was to die beside his master, King Ibrahim Adil Shah II and hence, the area also houses this great architect’s tomb.
It is believed that King Ibrahim Adil Shah II wanted to bring together Hindu and Muslim by building this mosque. He was the king with vision and had a Hindu Temple built in the premises of his palace. It is also said that Shah Jahan while searching for the plan to build a mosque for his beloved Mumtaz Mahal, found Ibrahim Rauza and was fascinated by the beauty of the structure. He was highly inspired looking at this mosque which later led him to build the magnificent Taj Mahal.
So capture the splendor of Ibrahim Rauza and take a glimpse into the history which was filled with mesmerizing architecture and sculpture.

An exhibition of Historical Antiquity : Rediscovering India

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) presented an exhibition, Rediscovering India 1961-2011, showcasing its achievements through excavations, popular monuments and successful conservation projects carried out from 1961 till 2011. A similar exhibition was held in Delhi in 1961 as the department completed 100 years of work. More than 3600 Indian heritage monuments and archaeological sites are under the management of ASI.

There were 307 objects on display including some retrieved antiquities and four fibre glass replicas. The antiquities have been selected from all the major periodic divisions of Indian history (prehistory to modern history) and from different regions of the country. In addition there will be some photographs, map, illustrations and explanatory charts and write-ups.

The earliest artifacts in the exhibition are the prehistoric stone tools used by primitive man when he was a hunter/food gatherer. The pottery which first appeared during Neolithic period is also on display. A major attraction is the objects belonging to the Harappan culture which include the inscribed seals, beads, pottery, terracotta figurines, etc. The furrow marks which are the first evidence of agriculture at Kalibangan and the oldest signboard at Dholavira, both discovered through excavations and belonging to Harappan period are photographically displayed. The objects from Megalithic culture are interesting as they were put in the burials under life after death concept. The bronzes from Sirpur (M.P.) belonging to 7th-8th century with Brahmanical and Buddhist affiliation are landmark finds of early medieval period witnessing remarkable metallurgical skills of contemporary artist. The antiquities from early, medieval and modern periods of history are represented by a variety of objects made in terracotta, stone, metal and household utility items, ornaments, weapons, beads, coins, inscriptions, pottery, etc. An outstanding exhibit is the fibre glass replica of a relief panel from Kanaganahalli near Sannati in Karnataka depicting King Asoka with his consort which is the first sculpture of the legendary Mauryan emperor.

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2300-year-old terracotta coffin exhibited at Fort Museum

Chennai, Aug 19 (ANI): A 2300-year-old terracotta coffin was discovered by Archeological Survey of India (ASI) on the hillocks of Tamil Nadu’s Pallavaram. After research, the coffin is being displayed at the Fort Museum in Chennai. Several archeology enthusiasts flocked to the museum to witness the coffin dating 3rd Century BC. The 5.6 feet long coffin has a depth of 1.64 feet. The sarcophagus was unearthed by the order of Madras HC to excavate the site on the hillock after the plight of residents.
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proposal for a monument restoration at bijapur

This unique monument is located at Aliyabad, 11km from Bijapur.... AND WE THE STUDENTS OF ARCHITECTURE HAVE recognised this building and giving a proposal of restoring it...... the work is done by VEERENDRANATH S, KUSUM SINGH AND VARSHA P SHETTAR under the guidence of AR. GITANJALIROA...

The Gate of the Palace of Adil Shah | Lesser known places of Goa 2

What's the gate of a palace of a famous Muslim ruler doing in the complex belonging to Christians. Watch the intriguing revelation as the Donseye team brings you close ups of a piece of history still standing tall today.

Historical Places In India You Never Heard About

Due to the cultural importance many historical places in India are listed as UNESCO world heritage sites but there are famous monuments in India you never heard about. These historical monuments are the true wealth of heritage tourism of India including diverse traditions, cultures and religions.

1 : The city of Murshidabad is home to number of monument of National importance in West Bengal, located on the southern bank of the Bhagirathi. Famous monuments for heritage tourism in Murshidabad includes Hazarduari Palace,Nizamat Imambara and Katra Mosque.

2 : Zampa Gateway is a major landmark of Diu, Painted in bright red color and recognised as a monument of national importance in Daman and Diu. Red color Zampa Gateway is the most visited place among the other tourist attractions in Diu.

3 : Maluti village of Jharkhand is home to a group of 72 extant terracotta temples of Pala Dynasty, situated near Shikaripara in Dumka District. The village of Maluti is known for the annual sacrifice of over 100 goats on Kali Puja along with buffalo and sheep.

4 : Rock Cut Caves of Arvalem are also called as Pandavas Caves is one of the beautiful example of the historical monuments present in Goa. Arvalem caves are found 36 kms from Panaji built in architecture of Buddha caves.

5 : The ancient site at Eran village in Madhya Pradesh is covered as a protected monument of national importance. Madhya Pradesh has many famous monuments and also home to the cultural heritage of Hinduism,Buddhism and Jainism.

6 : Sirpur is a historical town on the banks of the river Mahanadi in Chhattisgarh and an important centre of Buddhist in the state. Laxman Temple dedicated to lord Vishnu is one of the finest brick temples of India.

7 : Talatal Ghar also known as the Kareng Ghar is amongst the largest historical monuments in Assam,situated in Rangpur near Sivasagar. Talatal Ghar palace is one of the grandest examples of Tai Ahom architecture and also the largest of all Tai Ahom monuments.

8 : Rabdentse was the second capital of Sikkim and the ruins of the palace is an archeological site that is famous for its ancient ruins and chortens. The Rabdentse ruins are part of Buddhist religious pilgrimage circuit.

9 : Leh Palace is a abandoned place being restored by the Archaeological Survey of India. The ruined palace and museum holds a rich collection of jewellery and palace roof provides panoramic views of the surrounding areas.

10. Kiradu temples is mainly the group of temples, situated in Thar desert of Rajasthan near Barmer town. These temples feature impressive sculpture and architecture of Solanki style and known as The Khajuraho of Rajasthan.

11: Belagavi Fort or Belgaum Fort is a major tourist attraction in Belgaum and declared as the State Heritage Monument. The fort is situated in the foothills of the Sahyadri mountain range at an altitude of about 2,500 ft in the city of Belagavi.

12 : Undavalli Caves is one of the best example of Indian rock-cut architecture,located in Undavalli of Guntur district. The caves are best known for four story caves with a huge recreated statue of Vishnu.

ARUMALLA - The Increadible India Elora Caves.wmv

Ellora (Marathi: वेरूळ) is an archaeological site, 30 km (19 mi) from the city of Aurangabad in the Indian state of Maharashtra built by the Rashtrakuta (Kannada: ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರಕೂಟ) rulers. Well-known for its monumental caves, Ellora is a World Heritage Site.[1] Ellora represents the epitome of Indian rock-cut architecture. The 34 caves -- actually structures excavated out of the vertical face of the Charanandri hills -- being Buddhist, Hindu and Jain rock cut temples and monasteries, were built between the 5th century and 10th century. The 12 Buddhist (caves 1--12), 17 Hindu (caves 13--29) and 5 Jain (caves 30--34) caves, built in proximity, demonstrate the religious harmony prevalent during this period of Indian history.[2]
Cave 16, also known as the Kailasa or the Kailasanatha, is the unrivaled centerpiece of Ellora. This is designed to recall Mount Kailash, the abode of Lord Shiva -- looks like a freestanding, multi-storeyed temple complex, but it was carved out of one single rock, and covers an area double the size of Parthenon in Athens.[8] INitially the temple was covereed with white plaster thus even more increasing the similarity to snow covered Mount Kailash.
All the carvings are done in more than one level. A two-storeyed gateway resembling a South Indian gopuram opens to reveal a U-shaped courtyard. The courtyard is edged by columned galleries three storeys high. The galleries are punctuated by huge sculpted panels, and alcoves containing enormous sculptures of a variety of deities. Originally flying bridges of stone connected these galleries to central temple structures, but these have fallen.
Within the courtyard are three structures. As is traditional in Shiva temples, first is large image of the sacred bull Nandi in the front of the central temple. Central temple - Nandi Mandap - is housing the lingam. Nandi Mandap stands on 16 pillars and is 29.3 m high. The base of the Nandi Mandap has been carved to suggest that life-sized elephants are holding the structure aloft. A living rock bridge connects the Nandi Mandap to the Shiva temple behind it. The temple itself is tall pyramidal structure reminiscent of a South Indian temple. The shrine -- complete with pillars, windows, inner and outer rooms, gathering halls, and an enormous lingam at its heart -- carved from living stone, is carved with niches, pilasters, windows as well as images of deities, mithunas (erotic male and female figures) and other figures. Most of the deities at the left of the entrance are Shaivaite (followers of Shiva) while on the right hand side the deities are Vaishnavaites (followers of Vishnu). There are two Dhvajastambhas (pillars with the flagstaff) in the courtyard. The grand sculpture of Ravana attempting to lift Mount Kailasa, the abode of Lord Shiva, with his full might is a landmark in Indian art. The construction of this cave was a feat of human genius -- it entailed removal of 200,000 tonnes of rock, and took 100 years to complete.
The temple is a splendid achievement of Dravidian art. This project was started by Krishna I (757--773) of the Rashtrakuta dynasty that ruled from Manyakheta in present day Karnataka state. His rule had also spread to southern India, hence this temple was excavated in the prevailing style. Its builders modelled it on the lines of the Virupaksha Temple in Pattadakal. Being a south Indian style temple, it does not have a shikhara common to north Indian temples. -- The Guide to the Architecture of the Indian Subcontinent, 1996, Takeo Kamiya, Japan Architects Academy and archaeological Survey of India

Gol Gumbaz-Travel VR_360 video

VR is the best way to break away from reality and experience any place, monument or location in the world. We thought of adding in a little more informational attempt to this treatment, by crafting the Gol Gumbaz VR experience. Gol Gumbaz is a magnificent from the Indo-Islamic architectural era that is known for its unique dimensional structure. We couldn’t think of a better ‘untouched’ gem to showcase the intricate details that contribute to its significance in Indian History. Exchange of information and revisiting history becomes more exciting in the sphere of VR. This marks its potential as one the best fun and easy learning tool!

09 Whispering Gallery', Gol Gumadh or Gol Gumaz Bijapur Karnataka

Bijapur, a small town bordering Maharashtra and Karnataka was once the capital of Adil Shah dynasty for more than 200 years. Bijapur is a city witness of wars and history from the period of chalukya to Adil Shahi, Mugal shahi and Maratha. Bijapur is also known for its excellent Muslim architecture like Gol Gumbaz and Ibrahim Rauza.Gol Gumbaz was built in 1659 as a tomb of Mohammed Adil Shah (ruled 1627-1657) the king of Adil Shahi dynasty. After St Peter's Basilica in Rome, Gol Gumbaz is the second largest dome structure in the world which is unsupported by any pillars.A beautiful garden surrounds Gol Gumbaz and there are two different structures which look like a single structure from first view. First one is a small two store building at front side which was a Nagarkhana (band room) at the time of Adil Shah and now it is a small museum which depicts the history of this city from Chalukya period to Adil shahi. Things related to Adil shahi are placed in this museum like their arms, clothes, pottery, letters and pictures.

Behind this building there is a huge dome structure with four high towers at four corners like a typical Muslim architecture and when we entered inside it, we were surprised to see that dome with the size never seen before, with voices and echoes from roof-balcony makes that dome more imposing. There is a tomb of Adil Shah in the middle on a simple stone platform with other 4 family members. Beside this platform you feel a breeze of air comes from floor windows which are part of the old cooling system which works like today's air conditioners.There are stairs to corner towers which takes you to balcony. Going by that stairs was fatigued but worth for a view of Gol Gumbaz which you can see from small balcony. The first time when you saw the Gol Gumbaz from main gate it increases its grandness at every level and it ends here at a view from balcony of that huge dome. After having this unforgettable experience we moved to our next location Malik -- E -- Maidan ( The Monarch of the Plains).

Ramnagar Palace and Museum near Chanderi

Ramnagar Palace and Museum near Chanderi maintained by the Department of Archaeology, Museums and Archives, Madhya Pradesh. Termed as palace, the structure is in fact a hunting lodge and retreat which was built by Maharaja Durjan Singh Bundela in AD 1698. Objects on display include fragments from Hindu temples, idols of deities as well as some well-preserved examples of Sati stones. The temple remains range from the 9th to the 12th century while the Sati stones belong mainly to the 16th to 18th century. These remains were collected from villages which were submerged under water after the construction of the Rani Lakshmibai Sagar. Surrounded by lush greenery on one side and the Mehjatiya Pool on the other, the palace serves as a popular picnic spot. The Governor Bahjat Khan had ordered the creation this artificial lake and it was initially named Bahjat Khan Pond but the name was later distorted to Mehjatiya. This lake is of historical importance as well. It was here that Babur had camped the night before he mounted the attack on the Chanderi fort, on January 28, 1528.