Bijapur

About Bijapur:

• Bijapur now officially known as Vijayapura
• The foundation of this historic city was laid during the reign of the Chalukyan dynasty of Kalyani between the 10th and 11th centuries.
• They called it VIJAYAPURA or the City of Victory.
• Vijayapura experienced a great burst of architectural activity under the Adil Shahi dynasty.
• The Adil Shahis encouraged building activity to such an extent that Vijayapura itself has over 50 mosques, more than 20 tombs and a number of palaces.
• Vijayapura is mainly famous for Gol-Gumbaz, Jumma Masjid, Bara Kamaan, Gajanan Temple, Ibrahim Rauza,Taj Bawdi, Mallike-e Maidan, Methar Mahal, Gagan Mahal, Jala Manzil, Upli Buruj, Shivagiri, Siddeshwar Temple etc.

Source: http://www.bijapur.nic.in/