Malik-E-Maidan (Vijayapura (Bijapur)
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Malik-E-Maidan
(Vijayapura (Bijapur)
LOCATION:
473 kms from Mumbai, 348 kms from Pune, 598 kms from Nashik, 98 kms from Solapur,
4 km from Vijayapura.
BEST
TIME TO VISIT: September or you can travel any time throughout year.
Malik-E-Maidan
(Vijayapura (Bijapur)
Place
Information:
Malik-E-Maidan
(Vijayapura (Bijapur)
Location
Details: Malik-E-Maidan (Vijayapura (Bijapur)
Base
Village: Vijayapura.
Nearest
Railway Station: Vijayapura
Difficulty:
Easy.
The
Malik-E-Maidan, alternatively referred to as Malik-i-Maidan, is a 16th-century
cannon situated atop Sherza Burj (Lion Tower) within the Bijapur Fort. The term
Malik-E-Maidan translates to 'Lord of the Battlefield.' This cannon was cast in
1549 by the Persian engineer Muhammad Bin Husain Rumi from Turkey, who was in
the service of Sultan Burhan Nizam Shah I of Ahmednagar. The Sultan later
gifted the cannon to his son-in-law, Sultan Ali Adil Shah I of Bijapur. In
1565, it played a significant role in the Battle of Talikota, where Sultan Ali
Adil Shah I led an assault against Aliya Rama Raya of the Vijayanagara Empire
as part of the combined Deccan Sultanates force. Following the victory of the
Deccan Sultanates, the cannon was named Malik-i-Maidan, and Adil Shah II had it
installed on Sherza Burj as a mark of respect.
Measuring 4.45 meters in length and crafted from bell metal, it stands as the
largest extant piece of artillery from the medieval era. The nozzle has a gauge
of 700 millimeters (28 inches) and an overall diameter of 1.5 meters (4 feet 11
inches), with a total weight of 55 tons. According to legend, the cannonball
could reach distances of up to 500 meters. The nozzle is adorned with a low
relief depicting a lion's head with its jaws open, swallowing an elephant. The
cannon features three inscriptions, two of which were made during the reign of
Burhan Nizam Shah I of Ahmednagar, while the third was added by Aurangzeb
following his conquest of Bijapur in 1685-86.
Surrounded by a serene garden, Malik-e-Maidan offers a tranquil setting for
visitors to immerse themselves in rich history of Bijapur. Despite some reports
of the cannon's deteriorating state, the site remains a must-visit for history
buffs and curious travelers alike.
Timings: 6 AM - 6 PM
Entry: Free
HOW TO REACH
By
Road: 2 km away from Vijayapura bus stop, 100 km away from Solapur. Vijayapura is
well connected with other cities by bus.
By
Train: Vijayapura station is just 4 km
By
Air: Nearest airports are Goa, Pune and Hyderabad Internation airports.
Belagavi is the nearest domestic airport.
Blogger post Link: https://mightyhikers.blogspot.com/p/ankai-and-tankai-manmad.html
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