Bidar Heritage Trail Fort Monuments and Bidri Craft Experience

your Expert Tour guide give introduction of Bahamani sultans at Entrance gate of the historic fort. we step back nearly 600 years into the royal world of the Bahmani Sultans…” you will start walk through The Massive Entrance Gateway Gumbaz Darwaza, notice the thick laterite walls glowing a deep red. These walls were designed to confuse invaders with multiple turns and blind spots — a masterpiece of medieval military engineering. then Proceed to Solah Khamba Mosque — Sixteen Pillars of Grace To your left stands the Solah Khamba Mosque, one of the oldest structures inside the fort. 3. Rangin Mahal — The Jewel of Bidar Now, as we step inside Rangin Mahal, take a moment… Look at those shimmering Persian tiles — blues, greens, golds — all still glowing after centuries. Intricate mother-of-pearl inlays decorate the wooden ceilings. This was the Sultan’s private palace, a symbol of luxury and craftsmanship. 4. Tarkash Mahal — The Queens’ Palace 5. Diwan-i-Aam & Diwan-i-Khas

The Mahmud Gawan Madrasa, a national monument steeped in the legacy of Mahmud Gawan, an Iranian merchant whose journey from Gilan to Bidar . Constructed in 1472 during the illustrious reign of the Bahmani Sultanate, the monument is a testament to the fusion of Indo-Islamic architectural brilliance that characterises the region. As you wander through its sprawling grounds and marvel at its majestic ruins, you will be astounded by the skill of its builders. Rising three stories tall, it housed a mosque, library, lecture halls, and living quarters for esteemed professors. Here, students immersed themselves in a myriad of subjects, from Arabic and Persian languages to theology, philosophy, astronomy, and mathematics, while enjoying the rare privilege of free boarding, lodging, and education. its walls bear the scars of time and a gunpowder explosion from 1695, the enduring remnants of its once vibrant blue tiles showcase an era when grandeur and sophistication reigned supreme.

Bahamani tombs of Ashtoor Ashtoor is an important centre of Indo-Saracenic monuments. Like the Egyptian pharaohs, the Bahamani kings were fond of building magnificent tombs to house themselves after death. Twelve imposing mausoleums are located at Ashtur east of Bidar. Of these, the tombs of Ahamad Shah and Alauddin Shah II stand out due to their grandeur. Tomb of Ahmad Shah Al Wali Bahamani: Ahmad Shah Al Wali Bahamani’s tomb is built in square layout in a vast lofty building with thick walls. Tomb of Ahmad Shah’s Queen: Has floral designs, religious texts and ceilings decorated with paintings. Tomb of Sultan Allauddin Shah II: Has lots of tile work as well as blue, green and yellow paintwork. Three tall entrance arches and a square hall are key features of this tomb. Tomb of Sultan Humayun: Built with black trap masonry, Humayun’s tomb is super thick but split open due to a lighting strike. Tomb of Malika-i-Jahan and many more will explore

Bidri Craft (also called Bidriware) is a famous metal handicraft from Bidar, Karnataka. It is one of India’s most distinctive art forms, known for its black metal surface inlaid with shining silver designs. Bidriware is a metal inlay craft made from an alloy of zinc and copper, inlaid with pure silver (and sometimes gold). It is known for its jet-black finish and intricate floral, geometric, and calligraphic designs inspired by Persian Originated in 14th-century Bidar during the Bahmani Sultanate. Persian artisans combined their techniques with local Indian craftsmanship. Bidar’s soil plays a unique role in giving Bidriware its dark black colour. we will meet one the indias best Bidri craft man Mr. MA RAUF family they are doing this art several decades , you can chat with the same family

Chaubara is a historic watch-tower / clock-tower located in the heart of old Bidar city. The name “Chaubara” — “Chau” + “Bara” — means a structure facing four directions The tower is cylindrical with a circular base, and reportedly has a circumference of ~ 180 feet