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Afzal Khan's Cenotaph
Situated in Bijapur is the
marvellous cenotaph of Afzal Khan. It is supposed that Afzal Khan
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Anand Mahal
Ananda Mahal or 'Palace Of Delights' was
built by Adil Shah in 1589 AD. The two storeyed building which
once housed the ladies of the palace has in its precincts
today, a gymkhana club, an examination bungalow, several
offices and the residential quarters of the assistant
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Badami Caves
Badami town is best known
for its beautiful cave temple, cut into the cliff face of a red
sandstone hill. They display the full range of religious sects which
have developed in India. |
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Bahamani Tombs
The Bahamani Tombs are
situated at Ashtur in Bidar, accessible by a road opposite the general
hospital and through the Dulhan Gateway leads to the eight Bahamani
tombs at Ashtur.
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Bangalore Palace
Built by Wodeyars, the
rulers of the erstwhile Mysore Kingdom, the Bangalore Palace is inspired
by the Windsor Palace and based on the Tudor style. Spread over an area
of about 800 acres, the Bangalore Palace is famous for its elegantly
carved wooden interiors.
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Belgaum Fort
Belgaum Fort, one of the
oldest monuments of Karnataka is situated in the mid of Belgaum. Jai
Raya, an ally of the Ratta Dynasty, built the 13th century inventive
structure built of stone-and-mud. |
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Bidar Fort
It is 110 km north-west of
Hyderabad, 40 km north-east of Gulbarga. Described by historian Simon
Digby as a sensational stone fort built on a natural bluff rising from
the plain. Bidar was the capital of the Bahmani kingdom from 1428 to
1489. |
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Daria Daulat Bagh Palace
Housing Tipu's
Summer Palace, the Daria Daulat Bagh in Bangalore stands
testimony to Tipu's love of greenery and open spaces.
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Fort of Seven Rounds
Fort of Seven Rounds is located in the city of
Chitradurga. The military marvel that it is, has 19 gateways and 38
postern entrances, of which the fourth is indeed the best. |
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Gagan
Mahal
Built by Ali Adil Shah I
around 1561 to serve the dual use of a royal residence and a durbar
hall. The entrance to the outer court has a four-centered arch reminding
one of Tudor structural design. |
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Gol Gumbaz
Gol Gumbaz, situated in Bijapur is an astounding
engineering feat. Its enormous "Whispering" dome is second in size only
to St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. The dome is the second largest in the
world, 124 feet in diameter. |
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Gomateshwara Monolith
The Most Revered Jain
Pilgrimage Wedged between two stark rocky hills, the legendary pilgrim
centre of Shravan Belagola and shrine of the Jains since early times is
150 km from Bangalore , 52 km from Hassan and 80 km from Mysore . |
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Govt. Museum - Bangalore
Specimens of works of antiquity and ancient art,
such as sculpture coins and inscriptions found in different parts of
Karnataka have been kept for display. |
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Gulbarga Fort
The fort itself has 15
towers. Gulbarga also has a number of imposing tombs of Bahmani Kings, a
shrine to an important Muslim saint and the Sharana Basaveshwara Temple.
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Ibrahim Roza
Said to have motivated the
Taj Mahal in Agra, this splendid mosque and tomb in Bijapur is very
impressive. However, the jewel of Adil Shahi structural design is the
Jami Masjid, with its graceful arches, aisles, halls, intricate designs
and large crowning onion dome.
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Jamalabad Fort
Jamalabad is well-known for
its fort built by Tipu Sultan, the Tiger of Mysore in 1794. The fort was
renamed after his mother Jamalbee. The village, which lies at the bottom
of a high rock, forms a fraction of the Kudremukh range of hills near
Belthangadi. |
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Jayachamarajendra Art
Gallery
The Art Gallery in the
Jaganmohan Palace in Mysore has a unique collection of ceramics,
sandalwood, ivory, stone, antique furniture and ancient musical
instruments. Paintings by reputed artists like Ravi Varma and Roerich,
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Lotus Palace
The palace is a lovely
synthesis of the Hindu and Islamic styles of architecture very different
from the awesome magnificence of Hampi's temples. |
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Madikere Fort
In the centre of Madikere,
the 19th century Madikere Fort was once the scene of many a fierce
battle. Today, it houses a temple, a chapel, the prison and a small
museum. |
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Malik-e-Maidan
The head of the cannon is
fashioned into the shape of a lion whose jaws are trying to devour an
elephant. Legend has it that if you touch the gun and make a wish, it
will come true. |
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Mehtar Mahal
Situated in Bijapur, Mehtar
Mahal is the ornamental gateway leading to a mosque and a garden.
Meaning a 'Sweeper's Palace', this gateway has a flat stone roof
supported by stone brackets of delicately carved birds and rows of
swans. |
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Mysore Palace
Mysore
Palace: Designed by a famous English architect, the Saracenic style
Mysore Palace was built in place of an existing palace that was burnt
down in 1897. The enchanting Mysore Palace represents a fine blend of
Hindu and Muslim architectural styles. |
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Nobelmans Palace
To the north east of the freshly exposed
underground temple in Hampi, are the remains of several palaces improved
known as the Noblemen's Palaces. |
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Queens Bath
Hampi abounds in water
channels and water tanks, a telling testimony to the engineering
ability, which had been achieved by the management in the past.
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Railway Museum
Located behind the railway
station is the little-known but impressive Rail Museum with its
priceless locomotives, coaches and collection of paintings and
photographs narrating the 'Rail Story.' |
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Rangin Mahal
Positioned in Bidar, the
colorful palace called as Rangin Mahal is close to the Gumbad Darwaza.
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Singarada Hebbagrilu
Situated in Hampi, at the back the Elephants'
Stables, Singarada Hebbagilu is one of the most huge and oldest gateways
in the capital city. |
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Takth Mahal
The Takht Mahal is located in Bidar, past the
Diwan-E-Am. Now in ruins, it was the royal palace where the kings once
lived. |
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Tarakash Mahal
The Tarakash Mahal comprises of a vast pile of
ruins adjoining the masjid. The palace originally consisted of the
apartments of the female members of the regal household. |
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Taylors Manzil
Taylor's Manzil is a must visit while in Shorapur. This was the residence of Col. Meandows
Taylor. He was an Englishman appointed by the British as political agent |
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Technical Museum
Adjacent to the Government Museum in Bangalore is
the Vishveshwaraya Industrial And Technological Museum, the second of
its kind in India. |
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Tipu's Fort
In the most crowded market area of Bangalore lies
the remnants of Tipu's Fort - a silent testament of Tipu's battle
against British regime.
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Vidhan Soudha
The majestic looking Vidhan
Soudha situated in Bangalore is a marvel of neo-Dravidian structural
design and one of the most impressive building not only in Bangalore but
also in India. |
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Yana Caves
Located amongst the
evergreen forest of the Sahyadri Mountains, Yana Caves are 25 kms for
Kumta, a small coastal town and 40-km for Sirsi, a commercial centre. |
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