February 2012

                                    Bara Kaman

Bara Kaman is the unfinished mausoleum of Ali Adil Shah II in BijapurKarnataka in India.
Ali Adil Shah of the Adil Shahi dynasty wanted to build a mausoleum of unmatched quality of architecture. As per the plan twelve arches will be placed vertically as well as horizontally surrounding the tomb of Ali Adil Shah. However due to unknown reason the work on the structure was left incomplete and only two arches were raised vertically. However still, the remains of the twelve arches placed horizontally can be seen. The site is managed by the Archeological Survey of India. It is said that the shadow of this structure would touch the Gol Gombaz Gol Gumbaz. So, It was stopped.


Bijapur (Kannadaವಿಜಾಪುರ Vijapura )Urdu:بیجاپور city is the district headquarters of Bijapur District of Karnataka state. Bijapur city is well known for its historical monuments of architectural importance built during the rule of Adil Shahi dynasty. Bijapur is located 530 km northwest of Bangalore and about 550 km fromMumbai.and 384 km from Hyderabad.
Bijapur's urban population as per 2011 census is 3.26 lakhs.So, efforts are being made to upgrade the CMC into a Municipal Corporation(like the current corporationsHubli-DharwadBelgaumGulbargaBellaryDavangereTumkurMangaloreMysoreBangalore along with Shimoga which would help in getting more funds for the development of city. As per norms, the city should have a minimum population of three lakh for a Municipal Corporation to be formed per KMC act.
The city was established in the 10th-11th centuries by the Kalyani Chalukyas and was known as Vijayapura (City of victory). The city came under the influence of theKhilji Sultanate in Delhi by the late 13th century. In 1347, the area was conquered by the Bahmani Sultanate of Gulbarga. By this time, the city was being referred as Vijapur or Bijapur. Bijapur, Karnataka

Bara Kaman - Bijapur


Bara Kaman is the unfinished mausoleum of Ali Adil Shah. He lost his life in a conspiracy and the monument remained unfinished. "Bara Kaman" translates to "12 arches".

We hired a "guide"... (he wasn't really a guide... we just paid 20Rs to the security guard who agreed to tell us the history of the monument) and he told us a fascinating fable :). There is no evidence on the internet and if it really is "history" and not a fable :) then I guess the entire credit should go to the security guard.

According to the guard, "Ali Adil Shah was murdered by his father Ibrahim Adil Shah to prevent him from constructing Bara kaman. Ibrahim Adil Shah feared that Bara kaman would lessen the popularity of "Gol Gumbaz" that he had constructed and so had his son murdered. Bara Kaman has the tombs of Ali Adil Shah, his wife Chand Bibi, mistress and his daughters."

History records, Ali Adil Shah had only one son and a daughter. Though there is record of other Adil Shahi sultans having a mistress, there is no known record of Ali Adil Shah having one.

The guard then unravelled the mystery of the construction of "Bara Kaman". He explained to us that, "The architect Malik Sandal, initally raised solid walls in the form of concentric arches and once the entire wall was erected, the inner arches were topelled off and only the outermost arch was left intact. Also iron rings were used to hold the stones in place. They weren't cemented together. He pointed to one of the walls (visible to the right in the photo above) and told us that all the walls probably looked like that particular one before the stones were knocked off."

Malik Sandal was the architect of Gol Gumbaz but there is no historic record of him designing the Bara Kaman.

Probably none of what he said was true. But we heard one good fable for 20Rs that we will all probably remember for the rest of our lives.









Location : Bijapur, Karnataka Architect : Malik Sandal Nearby Attraction : Jama Masjid 









                                                      Ibrahim Roza 
Said to have motivated the Taj Mahal in Agra, this splendid mosque and tomb in Bijapur is very impressive. However, the jewel of Adil Shahi structural design is the Jami Masjid, with its graceful arches, aisles, halls, intricate designs and large crowning onion dome.

What makes it even more special is the priceless Koran written in letters of gold that is carefully preserved here.

A large fountain and reservoir divide the mosque from the tomb. Fergusson, the famous historian found these beautiful group of buildings far excelling anything of the sort on this side of the Hellespont.

The enchanting building has a mosque facing it. Embracing 1, 16,300 square feet is the Jamma Masjid -"one of the premium mosques in India".




The construction of Ibrahim-Roza Bijapur is credited to Ibrahim Adil Shah II. It is counted among one of the most beautiful instances if Islamic architecture. Ibrahim Adil Shah II meant it to be a tribute to his queen Taj Sultana. If the imposing Gol Gumbaz is known for its immensity,Ibrahim-Roza Bijapur lays
more emphasis on elegance and detailing. It has minarets that shoot to a height of 24 meters and is believed to be the inspiration for the minarets of the Taj Mahal. There are few m onuments in Bijapur that flaunts stone filigree in a way Ibrahim Roza does. It also has substantial sculpturally decorative work. Ibrahim Roza Bijapur is the place where the king, his queen, his daughter, two sons and his mother Haji Badi Sahiba have been buried Monuments in Karnataka.
Bijapur has many historical remnants strewn about. This place is well worth a visit and once you are in Bijapur, it will not be a judicious idea to skip a single monument that has an austere grace about them and provide you an insight into the Muslim architecture of the time.
Southindiatourtravel.com is an international travel site and a repository of useful information
 on tour to Ibrahim Roza Bijapur in Karnataka and on other celebrations in South India and around the globe.
But little prepared me for the sheer beauty of the Ibrahim Roza. Scorched by sunlight and surrounded by parched parks, the minarets and domes of the twin burial tombs of this astoundingly beautiful building summarise everything that is aesthetically emotive about Islamic architecture.

In Bijapur there is a beautiful tomb that had been erected by Ibrahim Roza. It is a splendid structure and consists of interconnected buildings. They are richly decorated with wall décor and wall hangings that belong to the age of the ancient times in which the great king and warrior named Adil Shah II lived.Perfect domes are topped with crescent moons, surrounded on four corners by symmetrical minarets that manage to combine structural simplicity with intricate stonework; doorways with the distinctive pointed arch lead into cool high-ceilinged chambers.
But this tomb has undergone damage and destruction being exposed for a long time; it has also undergone plunders by the Mughal rulers such as Aurangzeb. It is supposed that the fort has been the main source of inspiration for the erection of the Taj Mahal and the moonlit Taj Mahal is the unique example of the Indian architecture and craftsmanship.
sheltering the tombs from the outside world and cutting off almost all trace of the bustle of the world outside; covered walkways around the perimeters of the buildings provide a contemplative environment for a relaxing read or (if you really want to be a local).
A quick snooze; and all the time there's a background vibration of history Monuments in Karnataka, long marches, religious wars, scimitars, sultans and Persian love stories.
 






















Ibrahim-Roza, Bijapur is one of the best of Bijapur attractions. Ibrahim Roza is one of the brilliant specimens of Muslim architecture in Bijapur. The construction of the tomb of Ibrahim Roza is credited to Ibrahim Adil Shah II. 

Bijapur has many historical monuments all around. Ibrahim Roza is counted among one of the most beautiful evidences of Islamic architecture. Ibrahim Adil Shah II constructed this tomb as a tribute to his queen Taj Sultana. Ibrahim-Roza in Bijapur strongly signifies elegance and detailing of artwork. It features minarets that rise up to a height of 24 meters and is believed to be the inspiration for the lovely minarets of the Taj Mahal. 

Ibrahim-Roza has significant sculptural decorative work with intricate designs. Ibrahim-Roza in Bijapur is also the burial place, where the king, his queen, his daughter, two sons and his mother Haji Badi Sahiba have been buried. This tomb is an exquisite place, which provide the visitors an insight into the elegant Muslim architecture of the time. This splendid structure consists of interconnected buildings. They are richly decorated with wall sculptures and wall hangings belonging to the ancient age when Adil Shah II lived. 

It is estimated that this tomb was constructed between 15 th to 17 th century. Ibrahim Roza and a mosque are set in a walled garden facing a lovely ornamental pond. Minarets mark the corners of every building, and the dome above rises from a lotus petal base. Ibrahim-Roza, Bijapur is a place worth visiting in Bijapur to experience the rich culture of the place. 









                                                         HISTORY OF BIJAPUR 
                                                                 
                                                               بیجاپور   کی تاریخ 


                                                The great gol gumbaz




Gol Gumbaz (or Gol GumbadKannadaಗೋಲ ಗುಮ್ಮಟUrduگول گمبد, from Persian گل گنبذ Gol Gonbadh meaning "rose dome", (a reference to the flower/rose/lotus petals that surround the dome at its base, making it appear as a budding rose)-- is the mausoleum of Mohammed Adil ShahSultan of Bijapur. The tomb, located in Bijapur, Karnataka in southern India, was completed in 1656 by the architect Yaqut of Dabul. Although "impressively simple in design", it is the "structural triumph of Deccan architecture".[1]
The structure is composed of a cube, 47.5 metres (156 ft) on each side, capped by a dome 44 m (144 ft) in external diameter. "Eight intersecting arches created by two rotated squares that create interlocking pendentives" support the dome. At each of the four corners of the cube, is a dome-capped octagonal tower seven stories high with a staircase inside.[1] The upper floor of each opens on to a round gallery which surrounds the dome. Inside the mausoleum hall, is a square podium with steps on each side. In the middle of the podium, a cenotaph slab on the ground marks the actual grave below, "the only instance of this practice" in the architecture of the Adil Shahi Dynasty. In the middle of the west side, "a large half-octagonal bay" protrudes out.[1] With an area of 1,700 m2 (18,000 sq ft),[2] the mausoleum has one of the biggest single chamber spaces in the world.
Running around the inside of the dome is the "Whispering Gallery" where even the softest sound can be heard on the other side of the mausoleum due to the acoustics of the space.[2] It is said that the Sultan, Ibraheem Adil Shah and his Queen used to converse in the same manner. During his[who?]time, the musicians used to sing, seated in the whispering gallery so that the sound produced could reach every corner of the hall. In the hall below the whispering gallery, dancers provided entertainment. At a height of 33.22 m from the floor of the hall, projects a 3.25 m wide gallery, all round the inner periphery of the dome. This gallery is called the ‘Whispering Gallery’, because even the finest whisper or sound made in it is heard from side to side and even a single loud clap is distinctly echoed over ten times.

            INSIDE GOLGUMBAZ







گول گنبد

وکیپیڈیا سے

                                                      گول گنبد : Gol Gumbaz (کنڑ زبان: ಗೋಲ ಗುಮ್ಮಟ) عادہ شاہی سلطان محمد عادل شاہ 
                                                     (1627-57) کا مقبرہ ہے۔ یہ سلطنت 1490 اور 1686 تک بیجاپور کی حکمرانی کی۔ یہ گنبد
                                                        1659 می ماہر فن تعمیر یاقوت کے ہاتھوں بنایا گیا۔ یہ گنبد بھارت کا سب سے بڑا گنبد ہے۔

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