Mehtar Mahal (Vijayapura (Bijapur)
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Mehtar Mahal (Vijayapura (Bijapur)
LOCATION: 473 kms from Mumbai, 348 kms from Pune, 598 kms from Nashik, 98 kms from Solapur, 2.5 km from Vijayapura.
BEST TIME TO VISIT: September or you can travel any time throughout year.
Mehtar Mahal (Vijayapura (Bijapur)
Place Information:
Mehtar Mahal (Vijayapura (Bijapur)
Location Details: Mehtar Mahal (Vijayapura (Bijapur)
Base Village: Vijayapura.
Nearest Railway Station: Vijayapura
Difficulty: Easy.
The Mehtar Mahal was constructed in 1620s during the rule of Ibrahim Adil Shah II, who governed from 1579 to 1627. According to legend, the palace's sweeper meticulously built this structure in 1620 using gold coins received as 'enaam' (tips) from King Ibrahim Adil Shah II during his frequent visits. Another narrative suggests that a fakir gradually erected this modest monument over time, utilizing charitable donations, likely in the form of gold coins, bestowed upon him by King Ibrahim Adil Shah II.
Although referred to as a mahal, the building serves as an entrance gateway to a mosque and stands as one of the most exquisite edifices within the Bijapur Fort. Designed in the Indo-Saracenic architectural style, this remarkable structure ascends across three levels. It features two slender minarets adorned with intricately carved birds and rows of swans. The carvings reflect Hindu architectural influences, evident in the brackets that support the balconies and the stone trellis work. The building boasts a flat roof, while the minarets are topped with rounded domes. Visitors may be captivated by the striking stone motifs of lions and elephants.
Timings: 6 AM - 6 PM
Entry: Free
HOW TO REACH
By Road: 1 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 2.5 km
By Air: Nearest airports are Goa, Pune and Hyderabad Internation airports. Belagavi is the nearest domestic airport.
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