Bijapur

Bijapur, now officially Vijayapura, is a district in the State of Karnataka in India. It lies between 15x50 and 17x28 North Latitude and 74x54 and 76x28 East Longitude. The district is bounded by Solapur district on the north and Sangli on the north–west (both of Maharastra state), by the district of Belgaum on the west, Bagalkote on the south, Gulburga on the East and by Raichur on the south–east. Bijapur city was formerly in the presidency of Bombay, once the capital of an extensive kingdom, now deserted, but with remains of its former greatness.

It has an area of 12,805 Sq Km which lies in the tract of the Deccan Plateaus. The district’s population as per census 2011 is 21,77,331.

Bijapur district has 2 Revenue Disivions, 13 Talukas, 20 Hoblies, 211 Gram Panchayats, and 692 villages.

History

The foundation of this historic city was laid during the reign of the Chalukya dynasty of Kalyani between the tenth and Eleventh centuries. They called it Vijayapure, the “City of Victory”, from which comes its present name Bijapur.

Bijapur came under Muslim influence, first under Allaudin Khilji, the Sultan of Delhi, towards the end of the 13th century, and then under the Bahamani kings of Bidar in 1347.

In 1481, Mohammed III, one of the Bahamani Sultans, appointed Yusuf Adil Khan as the Governor of Bijapur, one of the sons of Sultan Mahmud II of Turkey. Yusuf Adil Khan fled from his country on the death of his father, to escape the massacre of crown prince in the battle for succession to the throne. Mahmud Gavan, the Prime Minister of Mohammed III, purchased him as a slave.

With the decline of the Bahamani power at Bidar, Yusuf declared his independence in 1489 and thus became the founder of Adil Shahi dynasty, which survived as a kingdom till its annexation by Mughal Emperor Aurangzed in 1686.

Bijapur experienced a great burst of architectural activity under the Adil Shahi dynasty. The Adil Shahis encouraged building activity to such an extent that Bijapur itself has over 50 mosques, more than 20 tombs and a number of palaces. The “Gol Gumbaz” one of the Seven Wonders of the World is magnificent architectural masterpiece, which attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world every year.

Politics

Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) constituencies and their areas after delimitation order of 2008

26 Muddebihal Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 5 Muddebihal Taluk (Part) 1 Muddebihal, 3 Naltavad and 4 Davalgi Circles. Muddebihal TMC 2 Talikoti Circle (Part) Chokavi, Hirur, Tamadaddi, Balaganur, Minajagi, Harnal, Hadaginal, Kaladevanahalli, Mukihal, Shivapur and Nagur villages. Talikoti TMC

27 Devar Hippargi Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 5 Muddebihal Taluk (Part) 2 Talikoti Circle (Part) Tumbagi, Hosahalli, Huvinahalli, Kyatanal, Gotakhindaki, Bhantnur, Peerapur, Shellagi, Karaganur, Gadi Somanal, Bommanahalli, Bolawad, Fatepur P.Talikoti, Guttihal, Kodaganur, Belur, Lakkundi, Navadagi, Matakal Devanhalli, Salawadagi, Gundakanal, Maileshwar, Bilebhavi and Maskanal villages. 3 Sindgi Taluk (Part) 2 Devar Hippargi Circle. 4 Basavana Bagevadi Taluk (Part) 2 Huvin Hippargi Circle.

28 Basavana Bagevadi Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 4 Basavana Bagevadi Taluk (Part) 1 B.Bagewadi and 3 Kolhar Circles. Basavana Bagevadi TP.

29 Babaleshwar Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 1 Bijapur Taluk (Part) 1 Tikota, 3 Babaleshwar and 5 Mamadapur Circles.

30 Bijapur City Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 1 Bijapur Taluk (Part) Bijapur (CMC) (Part) Bijapur (CMC) - Ward No.1 to 11, 13, 14 and 18 to 35 Navarasapur (OG)(Part) Urban Toravi (OG) Urban (Part) Mahalbhagayat W. No 1. (Part) Rambapur W.No-17 (Part) Bijapur Rural W. No-21 (Part).

31 Nagthan Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC) - 1 Bijapur Taluk (Part) 4 Nagthan and 2 Bijapur Circles. Bijapur (CMC) (Part) Bijapur (CMC) - Ward No. 12 and 15 to 17. 2 Indi Taluk (Part) 3 Chadachan Circle.

32 Indi Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 2 Indi Taluk (Part) 2 Ballolli Circle 1 Indi Circle (Part) Shiragur Inam (Old), Agarkhed, Gubbewad, Mannur, Hirebevanur, Alur, Mavinalli, Chickbevanur, Ingalgi, Nehrunagar, Bhuyar, Nagarhalli, Khedgi, Lalasangi, Satalagaon (P.I), Salotgi, Rugi, Tennihalli, Gornal, Masali K.D., Ramanagar, Naad B.K., Naad K.D., Golasar, Shivapur K.H., Rodagi, Miragi, Hanchinal, Arjunagi K.H., Arjunagi B.K., Marasanahalli, Teggihalli, Shirshyad, Sangogi and Masali B.K. villages. Indi TMC.

33 Sindgi Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 3 Sindgi Taluk (Part) 1 Sindgi and 3 Almel Circles. Sindgi TMC 2 Indi Taluk (Part) 1 Indi Circle (Part) Bannihatti, Tamba, Shivapur B.K., Kenginal, Gandhinagar, Wade and Bhanthanal villages.

Places of interest

GOL GUMAZ, KUDAL SANGAM, BARA KAMAN, GAJANAN TEMPLE, IBRAHIM ROZA, ALIMATTI DAM, UPPALI BURZ, SIDDESWAR TEMPLE, MALIK MAIDAN TOF, TORAVI NARASHINHA TEMPLE, JAMIA MASJID, BASAVAN TEMPLE, SANGEETA MAHAL, TAJ BAWADI, ANAND MAHAL, GOLGUMAZ MUSIUEM

Nearby pages
Bijapur Lok Sabha Constituency, Bijapur Vidhan Sabha Constituency in Chhattisgarh, Bijawar Vidhan Sabha Constituency, Bijbehara Vidhan Sabha Constituency, Bijepur Vidhan Sabha Constituency