Bijapur is the administrative headquarters of Bijapur District and is located 530 kms northwest of Bangalore. The plethora of ancient mosques, mausoleums, palaces, fortifications that dot the landscape of Bijapur stands as mute witness of the grandeur of this one-time capital of the Adil Shahi kings (1489-1686).

During its halcyon days under the Adil Shahi dynasty, Bijapur witnessed the construction of architectural monuments galore. The Adil Shahis patronized the building of mosques, tombs and a number of palaces. Among them, the ‘Gol Gumbaz’ stands tall as an architectural wonder.

Bijapur is the administrative headquarters of Bijapur District and is located 530 kms northwest of Bangalore. The plethora of ancient mosques, mausoleums, palaces, fortifications that dot the landscape of Bijapur stands as mute witness of the grandeur of this one-time capital of the Adil Shahi kings (1489-1686).

During its halcyon days under the Adil Shahi dynasty, Bijapur witnessed the construction of architectural monuments galore. The Adil Shahis patronized the building of mosques, tombs and a number of palaces. Among them, the ‘Gol Gumbaz’ stands tall as an architectural wonder.