Bijapur Citadel (Arkilla)
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The inner citadel 'Arkilla', surrounded by a moat, holds Gagan Mahal, Sat Manzil, Jal Mandir, Bara Kaman, and other former royal ruins.
Bijapur's old city has an outer wall about 10 kilometres long. At its heart is the inner citadel (Arkilla), surrounded by a moat, which was once the court of the Adil Shahi dynasty. Today the citadel holds scattered ruins, including Gagan Mahal, the seven-storey palace Sat Manzil, the water pavilion Jal Mandir, Bara Kaman, and Mecca Masjid. Most are free to visit, though some areas are occupied by government offices and private homes. It is best to hire an auto-rickshaw for half a day to link the sights, and to visit during the cooler morning or evening hours.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Gagan Mahal
- Mecca Masjid, Bijapur
- Asar Mahal
- Bara Kaman
- Mehtar Mahal
- Sri Siddheshwar Temple
- Jod Gumbaz
- Jama Masjid, Bijapur