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     HISTORICAL PLACES IN KARNATAKA

Weather you are a history aficionado or fond of witnessing various landforms, flora and fauna, you get to see everything in Karnataka.

List of famous historical places of Karnataka are given below:

• Belgaum Fort
• Hampi Group of Monuments
• Gol Gumbaz
• Bidar Fort
• Hoysaleswara Temple, Halebidu
• Badami Cave Temples, Badami

1. Belgaum Fort

This fort has a vibrant base in the well-known city of Belgaum and one of the most popular heritage sites in Karnataka that shows the history of this city. Belgaum Fort has experienced several renovations over the ages under dynastic leaders of the region. This fort has been captured in battles several times and it is counted in the top historical places of Karnataka. It has a notable impression in modern history because Mahatma Gandhi was jailed by the British in this fort while India’s freedom struggle.

2. Hampi Group of Monuments

The essence of the magnificent architecture of the Vijayanagara Empire, The Group of Monuments at Hampi are noted among UNESCO World Heritage sites in India. Hampi is located on the bank south of the Tungabhadra River and is widely known as the historic town that continues to be the famous tourist destinations in Karnataka. and once the seat of the Kingdom of Vijayanagara.

Comprises of ruins that show the unbelievable architecture, sculptures, and stories of incredible past will amaze you. Hampi holds an important place in the list of historical monuments in Karnataka and gives you countless wow factors. More than 1600 remains of history hidden between the craggy hills and open plains that take you back in history time are the highlight of Hampi.

3. Gol Gumbaz

Gol Gumbaz also known as Gol Gumbaz that is a mausoleum of Muhammad Adil Shah, the Sultan of Bijapur. This tomb is the second largest dome ever built and one of the most-visited monument sites in Karnataka. It reflects the style of Indo-Islamic architecture, and a charm in this monument is the central chamber, where every sound is echoed 7 times.

4. Bidar Fort

This majestic fort was built by Adil Shah in the 15th century. This fort is a fine art of red laterite stone and also an important historical monument in Karnataka that is located on the edge of Bidar Plateau. Legends reveal that this gem of Karnataka has served many ruling families of South India before the Mughals, Nizams, and Sultanates, It has seen to the passage of time, rulers, and eras.

5. Hoysaleswara Temple, Halebidu

It comes with no surprise that a journey that takes you back in history will excite you more than the books of history. With the next famous monument of Karnataka, you can get the blend of spiritual and historical beauty at Hoysaleswara Temple in Halebidu. It is a city that is magnificent in so many ways and holds numerous heritage monuments of Karnataka.

6. Badami Cave Temples, Badami

Get a glimpse of skills of arts, crafts, and architecture at one place with the popular historical monuments of Karnataka. Badami Cave temples in Badami are some of the most iconic temples that you will like to explore. Relish the history of the 6th and 7th centuries with the four cave temples of Badami. The first temple is dedicated to Lord Nataraja, while the second and third cave temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, whereas the fourth temple to Lord Mahavira. The exteriors of temples are simple but have fascinating ornate interiors. Badami cave temples are enthralling masterpieces of Badami.