Sangeeth Nari Mahal (Vijayapura (Bijapur)

 

Sangeeth Nari Mahal (Vijayapura (Bijapur)

 

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Sangeeth Nari Mahal (Vijayapura (Bijapur)

LOCATION: 473 kms from Mumbai, 348 kms from Pune, 598 kms from Nashik, 98 kms from Solapur, 9 km from Vijayapura.

BEST TIME TO VISIT: September or you can travel any time throughout year.

Sangeeth Nari Mahal (Vijayapura (Bijapur)

Place Information:

Sangeeth Nari Mahal (Vijayapura (Bijapur)

Location Details: Sangeeth Nari Mahal (Vijayapura (Bijapur)

Base Village: Vijayapura.

Nearest Railway Station: Vijayapura

Difficulty: Easy.

 

Sangeeth Nari Mahal is a palace from the 16th century erected by Adil Shah II and functioned as a center for vibrant festivities and social gatherings. Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II, renowned as the foremost musician of his time, was also a poet and singer who employed a remarkably large ensemble of musicians and minstrels at his court. The group of musicians, referred to as Lashkar-e-Nauras, received regular compensation from the government. In Navraspur, he established Sangeeth Mahal along with residential quarters for singers, minstrels, and dancers. The festival of Nauras, a musical concert, was celebrated with great grandeur here during his reign.

This architectural masterpiece serves as a symbol of the cultural heritage of the Adil Shahi dynasty. Constructed by Adil Shah II, it aimed to foster cultural unity between Hindus and Muslims through the medium of music. The palace is encircled by a high octagonal wall and features a large tank in its foreground. Although it currently lies in ruins, the palace still retains traces of its once-vibrant history.

Timings: 6 AM - 6 PM

Entry: Free

HOW TO REACH

By Road: 5 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 9 km

By Air: Nearest airports are Goa, Pune and Hyderabad Internation airports. Belagavi is the nearest domestic airport.

 

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Reference Link:

1.       https://www.trawell.in/karnataka/bijapur/sangeeth-nari-mahal