Literally translating to 'Twelve Arcs', this unfinished masterpiece is a great tourist attraction. History goes that Adil Shah II of the Adilshahi dynasty wanted a construction so magnificent that the rays of the sun first fall on the monument, in the city. His father, Mohammad Adil Shah, couldn't handle the competition and got his son killed. The workers and artisans thought of this as a bad omen and left the monument incomplete. Had this mausoleum been completed, it sure would be a classic ode to architectural scene of India.
This is a picture taken at the entrance. Iron rings are used instead of cement. The layout is of the twelve arches that were originally planned.
This is in the inside of the construction. This was originally planned to hold the tomb of the King, his Queen, his mistresses and his daughters.
The tomb of Adil Shah II, visionary of the mausoleum.
Where : Bijapur city, North Karnataka.
Distance : 500 km from Bangalore.
Entry fees : No fees, its free.
Climate : The weather in Bijapur is always on a summer side, so it's best to avoid during March - June. December and January is the best time to go if you don't want to return roasted from the heat.
These historical landmarks usually open by 6.30 AM, so if you want the place for your yourself and want to avoid people, morning is preferable.
This is a picture taken at the entrance. Iron rings are used instead of cement. The layout is of the twelve arches that were originally planned.
This is in the inside of the construction. This was originally planned to hold the tomb of the King, his Queen, his mistresses and his daughters.
The tomb of Adil Shah II, visionary of the mausoleum.
Where : Bijapur city, North Karnataka.
Distance : 500 km from Bangalore.
Entry fees : No fees, its free.
Climate : The weather in Bijapur is always on a summer side, so it's best to avoid during March - June. December and January is the best time to go if you don't want to return roasted from the heat.
These historical landmarks usually open by 6.30 AM, so if you want the place for your yourself and want to avoid people, morning is preferable.
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