Author: Philon Helen
Place: Mumbai
Publisher: JAICO Publishing House
Year: 2017
Pages: 144
ISBN: 978-81-8495-601-6
Keyword: Historical Significance
Shelf: C6R2
Accession No: B1325
Contents: Preface Introduction Gulbarga Bidar Bijapur
Abstract: This document explores the historical and cultural significance of three cities in northern Karnataka—Gulbarga, Bidar, and Bijapur. Each city is renowned for its architectural marvels and pivotal roles in the region’s history. Gulbarga, once the Bahmani Sultanate’s capital, is known for the Gulbarga Fort and Jama Masjid. Bidar, famous for its strategic Bidar Fort, highlights the Deccan Sultanate’s legacy. Bijapur showcases Indo-Islamic brilliance, with the iconic Gol Gumbaz representing the grandeur of the Adil Shahi dynasty. The document offers a detailed narrative of these cities’ architectural and cultural contributions to India’s medieval history.