Top Historical Sites and Monuments Of Karnataka

Karnataka has India's second-largest state-protected monument, in addition to 752 monuments protected by the State Archaeological Administration, and 25,000 other museums and monuments are still under protection. This clearly shows that Karnataka is a suitable place for all history lovers to satisfy their passion for traveling in India.

 

The list will help you discover ancient places, monuments in the center of the city, and important historical sites in the state as a guide to heritage travel. Therefore, without further ado, here is our most important place to visit the historical sites and monuments of Karnataka.

 

1. Fort de Belgaum

 

The Belgaum fort is the main landmark of the historic city of Belgaum and a world heritage site of Karnataka. It is an important place to reflect the history of the city. At the entrance of the fort, there are two temples, Ghanapatti and Durga. There are two later Chalukya-style Jinalayas, whose history dates back to 1204 AD. Outside the second temple, there is a ruin. It is believed that there were 108 Ja Na temples and 101 Shiva temples within the fort.

 

2. Hampi Monument Groups

 

Hampi is a monument city on the south bank of Tungabhadra River. It has gradually become a very popular tourist destination in North Karnataka and was once Bijaia The seat of the Nijara (Vijayanagara) Empire. It is said that the city was established between 1336 and 1570 AD. It is estimated that the construction was carried out during the current period of Raja Krishnadeva Raya, the most important ruler of the dynasty. Explore Hampi via Golden Chariot Luxury train of South India. Check here the ticket price of Golden Chariot.

 

3. Choubara

 

At the center of the city of Bidar is an ancient clock tower Chaubara. Chaubara literally means buildings facing four different directions, so you can see buildings at the crossroads of Bidar. The tower is said to have been built before the Islamic era, but strangely it is still a semi-Islamic building. It has a round base made of black brickwork and a large clock at the top, which can be reached by a zigzag flight of 80 steps. The bell tower was built as an observation point, 71 feet high. This cylindrical structure offers a beautiful view of the entire city from the top.

 

4. Bidar Fort

 

Bidar Fort is located on the edge of Bidar Plateau and is an important historical monument in Karnataka. It was built by Adil Shah and made of red laterite stone around the old fort in 1428 by Ahmed Shah Bahmani. Vidal Fort has many monuments in its complex, the most famous of which is Rankin Mahal or Painted Palace; Takht Mahal or Throne Room; Jami Masjid Mosque or Khamba Sola Mosque or 16 Pillar Mosque. One of the unusual features of this fortress is the historic water supply system called karez.

 

5. Gol Gumbaz from Bijapur

 

Gol Gumbaz is another important heritage and monument in Karnataka. The monument is said to be the final resting place of the seventh ruler of the Adir Shahi Dynasty, Muhammad Adir Shah (1626-56 AD). You can also calculate the Bijapur signal. Gol Gumbaz (Gol Gumbaz) is a model of Islamic architecture especially seen in the Deccan region. This monument is full of traditional Islamic or Persian architectural styles, and its most distinctive feature is the central dome.

 

6. Bangalore Palace

 

The Bangalore Palace was built by the Wodeyar dynasty in 1944 and is decorated with magnificent wood carvings and Tudor-style buildings. It is indeed one of the best modern monuments in Karnataka. The palace's architecture is very similar to the castles built in Normandy and England. People can still see sturdy towers, Gothic windows, battlements and turrets. The interior walls of the Bangalore Palace are also decorated with paintings from the mid-19th century. Other attractions in the palace include Diwan ’s dining table in Mysore, Sir Mirza Ismail.

 

7. Mysore Palace

 

Mysore Palace is undoubtedly the official residence and location of Wodeyars and is undoubtedly one of the most famous attractions in Karnataka. It is manufactured in the Indian Saracen style, with the nuances of Hindu, Islamic and Gothic architecture. It is a three-story stone structure with a marble dome and a 145-foot five-story tower. The palace is surrounded by large gardens. There are three main temple buildings in the ancient fort, and 18 in the heart palace facing the Chamundi hills. Mysore Palace is one of the best tourist destinations in Karnataka, so it is a must-see attraction. Do you know Golden Chariot itinerary also Cover Mysore Palace on 2 days. So you can explore most of the monuments of South India on this train.