Lotus Mahal or Zenana, Karnataka Tourism

The other name for Lotus Mahal is Zenana which is at Karnataka is a beautiful Tourist spot. Known as “Zenana” enclosure i.e. for ladies only the palace is a mixture of Hindu and Islamic styles of architecture. Apart from these temples, there are other ruins which speak of splendid past and splendor of this city for example elephant stables, a row of eleven chambers which once housed the magnificent beasts, ruined watch tower, Mahanavami Dibba the Lotus Mahal and Queen’s Bath.

Singarada Hebbagillu is known as beautiful door as per inscriptions discovered near it, was the main entrance to the city.

Bahamani Tomb at Ashtur, Karnataka Tourism

Bahamani Tomb at Ashtur is one of the best monuments to see. The interior of tomb is well decorated in gold and various colors. It’s brilliant example of medieval Muslim art. To appreciate one should visit the tomb in the early hours of the day.

Other worth visiting monuments are Tomb of Ahmed-al-Wali Bahamani, Tomb of Sultan Humayun Tomb of of Mali-al-Wali Bahamnai, Tomb of Sultan Humayun, Tomb of Mali-e-Jahan.

Gulbarga in Karnataka Tourism

In Gulbarga splendid structures of Indo-Saracenic style are abundant. Here the Islamic architecture took its root in the 14th century and began spreading in South India. Jama Masjid of Gulbarga is modeled on the cathedral at Cardoba in Spain. Its roof encompasses as area of 40 x 50 metres covering the entire courtyard.

Kalyani: It is the 10th century capital of Chalukyas and ancient capital of Jain Kings. It is said that at its peak it surpassed in beauty and splendor of all other cities in the World.