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IBRAHIM-ROZA BIJAPUR
Ibrahim Roza is a famous mausoleum located on the western
outskirts of Bijapur, Karnataka. It is an amazing tomb
where Ibrahin Adil Shah II, and his queen, two sons,
daughter and mother interred.
The Ibrahim Roza is a beautiful tomb with
artistically laid out corridors and interconnecting
buildings with richly decorated walls and perforated stone
windows. At the center of the town are large arches
signifying the forts and its beauty in moonlight.
The emphasis here is on elegance and delicacy and its 24m
high minarets are said to have inspired those of Taj Mahal.
It is one of the few monuments in Bijapur with substantial
stone filigree and other sculpturally decorative work.
How to Reach
Air: The nearest airport Belgaum (220 kms) is
connected to Mumbai by Vayudoot Airlines.
Rail: Bijapur is connected by rail with Bangalore,
Bombay (via Sholapur),
Hospet (via Gadag) and Vasco-da-Gama (via Hubli and Londa.
Road: Bijapur is well connected by roads to most
places in South & West India. Some of the places are-
Aihole (136 kms), Badami (163 kms), Bangalore (579 kms),
Bombay (536 kms), Belgaum (220 kms).
Bus services: The Karnataka State Road Transport
buses ply from Bijapur to Badami, Bagalkot, Bangalore,
Belgaum, Hubli, Sholapur, etc. |
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