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Gulbarga

Officially known as Kalaburagi, Gulbarga lies in the state of Karnataka in India. It's one of the major cities in North Karnataka which was under the rule of the Bahmani Empire for a long time. Gulbarga got its name from the Persian language in which gul means flower and berg mean leaf.  Krishna and Bhīma are the two main rivers that flow through the city. Gulbarga is also known for its different styles of architecture and hence quite popular among historians. The Gulbarga Fort was constructed by Raja Gulchand and was fortified during the reign of the Bahamian empire. The style of architecture of the fort is Islamic and is a popular tourist destination.  Khwaja Bande Nawaz Dargah the tomb of Khwaja Syed Mohammad Gesu Darazand, a Sufi Saint, has an Indo-Saracenic style of architecture. This spot is also frequented by a number of tourists and pilgrims.

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Sharana Basaveshwara Temple dedicated to the Hindu Philosopher Sharana Basaveshwara is located in an old town in Gulbarga which attracts tourists from all over. The Jama Masjid built in 1367, one of the oldest Masjids in South India within the Gulbarga Fort, Jevargi the Jain pilgrim center, the Narayanapura Dam and the Sannathi a Buddhist site are also worth seeing. October to February is the best time to visit Gulbarga. Read more about Gulbarga here.

Sharana Basaveshwara Temple, Gulbarga

July 18, 2017 by Raggi Mudde

Sharana Basaveshwara Temple, Gulbarga. Photographer Sardonik

Sharana Basaveshwara Temple in Gulbarga is dedicated to the saint Sharana Basaveshwara. Know more about Sharana Basaveshwara Temple.

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Gulbarga – Of Art and History

July 9, 2016 by Raggi Mudde

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Gulbarga is a popular tourist destination in Karnataka. Read to know about history, attractions in and around and how to reach Gulbarga.

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Gandorinala Dam, Gulbarga

October 28, 2013 by Jolad Rotti

Gandorinala Dam is located near the Gulbarga city of Karnataka. This small but useful reservoir is built across the river Gandorinala that flows through the Krishna basin of Karnataka. The reservoir has been extending its services since the year 2002. It is a single-purpose dam built with the sole aim to provide water for the […]

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Bennithora Dam, Chithapur, Gulbarga

October 22, 2013 by Jolad Rotti

Bennithora Dam was built in the year 2001 across the river Bennithora . The dam is located at Herur village in Chithapur Taluk near Gulbarga in Karnataka. Find out more about the dam and nearby sightseeing options.

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Amarja Dam, Gulbarga

October 18, 2013 by Jolad Rotti

Amarja Dam, Gulbarga

Amarja Dam is located in Aland town near the city of Gulbarga in the Gulbarga district of Karnataka. Read on to know more about the salient features and nearby places to visit.

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Chandrampalli Dam

September 13, 2013 by Jolad Rotti

Chandrampalli Dam, one of the major dams in Karnataka is constructed over river Bhima. Read on to know more about the nearby attractions and accommodation options.

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Sri Kshetra

July 26, 2011 by Raggi Mudde

Sri Kshetra houses the shrine of Dattatreya. Mythological studies state that Shri Dattatreya attained realization at the banks of the Bhima River.

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Manik Prabhu Temple, Maniknagar

June 13, 2011 by Raggi Mudde

Shri Manik Prabhu Maharaj was a great saint and is believed to be the fourth incarnation of Lord Dattatreya. On the outskirts of Humnabad lies the Manik Prabhu temple – about a kilometre away from this taluk town.

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Buddha Vihar

July 16, 2010 by Raggi Mudde

Buddha Vihar is located in Gulbarga on a sprawling 70 acre land. It is the nations largest and one of its kind.

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Gulbarga Fort

July 16, 2010 by Raggi Mudde

Gulbarga Fort, Gulbarga

The Gulbarga Fort is situated in the Gulbarga distict of North Karnataka.

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