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About Gulbarga City
Gulbarga is famous for its association with the erstwhile medieval kingdom of Bahamani during 1347-1526. It was the capital of the Bahamani rulers from 1347 to 1428 and a number of monuments dating from 13th to the 15th century are available, which reflects the architectural skills of the Bahamani Kingdom. It is located in the northeastern part of the state of Karnataka, in the southern region of India, which are 663 km from Bangalore city and 214 km from Hyderabad.
Gulbarga is a unique synthesis of two cultures. The fort of Gulbarga is an amazing structure, with 15 towers and 26 guns. Inside the fort, is the Jama Masjid, fashioned on the lines of the famous mosque of Cardova in Spain. Sri Sharanabasaveshwar Temple and the Khwaja Bande Nawaz form the pilgrimage for Hindu and Muslims respectively. Attractions in Gulbarga Gulbarga Fort
An extensive piece of work, the Gulbarga fort was originally built by Raja Gulchand and afterwards strengthened by Ala-Ud-Din Bahmani. The fort with its 15 towers and 26 guns has witnessed many a battle and suffered many an onslaught. Razed to the ground by Krishna Devaraya of Vijaynagar, it rose like a phoenix when Adil Shah undertook its repair with booty captured from Vijaynagar.
Khwaza Bande Nawaz Dargah
The most important monument in Gulbarga is probably The Khwaza Bande Nawaz Dargah. The tomb of the great sufi saint, Khwaza Syed Mohammad Gesu Daraz, popularly known as Khwaza Bande Nawaz. This is a magnificent building built in the Indo-Saracenic style. The dargah is the venue of an annual 'Urs', which is attended by nearly one thousand people, both Hindus and Muslims.
Jumma Masjid
This huge mosque built by Feroze Shah, covering an area of 38016 sq. feet resembles the great mosque of Cardova in Spain. The architectural style is typically Persian, with stilted domes and narrow entrances.
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