Historical Sights and Heritage

Bijapur (Vijayapura) – Islamic Heritage of the Deccan

• Location: Northern Karnataka
• Period: 15th–17th Century CE
• Highlights:
  • Flourished under the Adil Shahi dynasty.
  • Monuments include:
    • Gol Gumbaz – one of the largest domes in the world.
    • Ibrahim Rauza, Jami Masjid, and Malik-e-Maidan Cannon.
  • Reflects Persian and Indo-Islamic styles.