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The beautiful city of Bijapur is located in Karnataka in South India. It is famous for the many historic marvels that dot the city. The history of the city dates back to the 11th century when it was founded by the Chalukya dynasty. They referred to it as Vijayapura. It was since the 14th century that the city was being called Vijapur or Bijapur when it came under the Bahamani sultanate of Gulbarga. The city was taken over by the Adil shah dynasty in the 15th century. Much of the city's greatness belongs to the monuments that were constructed during this period. After India's independence the place became part of the Bombay state but it was restored to Mysore in 1956. The city comprises people of both Aryan and Dravidian descent. Most of the city's population is Hindu Lingayat. There are very few Christian and Muslim communities in the region. There are several world famous locations in the city such as the following:
Bijapur still maintains its royal character and the many monuments are sure to acquaint one with the rich culture and tradition of the area. Comments Was this information helpful? Do you have something interesting to share about Bijapur? Drop in a comment below, or write to us. We would love to hear from you! |
