Bara Kaman
ಬಾರಾ ಕಮಾನ್
The unfinished tomb of Ali Adil Shah II, with only its platform and two storeys of massive arches standing, impressive even in its incompleteness.
Bara Kaman is the tomb of Ali Adil Shah II, the eighth sultan of the Adil Shahi dynasty. It was planned to surpass Gol Gumbaz in size, but work halted when the sultan died young, leaving only the platform and two tiers of tall arches. Today the arcade skeleton on the central lawn and the underground burial chamber form a unique landscape. Had it been completed, it would have been the dynasty's most magnificent building. It lies near the citadel area in the centre of the old city and can be combined on foot with Gagan Mahal and Asar Mahal. The light is best in the evening.
Opening hours
06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Gagan Mahal
- Bijapur Citadel (Arkilla)
- Sri Siddheshwar Temple
- Mecca Masjid, Bijapur
- Asar Mahal
- Upli Buruj
- Jod Gumbaz
- Mehtar Mahal