The 8th largest state of India - Karnataka boasts of an amazing boulder-laden landscape, archaic monuments, verdant greenery and exciting wilderness. The ancient monuments in Karnataka rank prime among the manifold tourist attractions of the state. The Historical Monuments in Karnataka are among the most beautiful and evocative monuments in the world.
Out of the 3,600 centrally protected monuments in India, 609 lie within the state of Karnataka. These historical palaces and forts stand as evocative embodiments of the glory and splendor of the days of yore. Historical Monuments in Karnataka have not only withstood the ravages of time and onslaught of attacking enemies, they have, over the centuries, added many features of the cultures that took shelter in the region.
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Ruins of the Karnataka Historical Monuments have continued to fascinate art lovers and philosophers for ages. Ancient South Indian dynasties like the Cholas, Chalukyas, Hoysalas, and others greatly patronized art and architecture. Most of the Historical Monuments in Karnataka were built by erstwhile rulers of these dynasties, and are hence, inlaid with intricate art works.
The Historical Monuments in Karnataka India are exemplary specimens of the sculpting and architectural brilliance of the ancient past. Most of these monuments were erected to defend territories against the onslaught of enemies and also to give shape to the immense passion of the ancient kings towards art and architecture.
Some of the major Historical Monuments in Karnataka are:
Bangalore Palace
Built by a Wodeyar king in 1887, the Bangalore Palace features the Tudor style of architecture marked by Gothic windows, battlements and turrets.
Mysore Palace
Built in Indo-Saracenic architectural style, Mysore Palace or the Maharajah's Palace in Mysore is one of the most attractive historical monuments in Karnataka.
Srirangapatna Fort (Tipu's Palace)
This historical Fort marks the place from where legendary warrior Tipu Sultan fought the British soldiers.
Statue of Gomateshwara, Sravanabelagola
A much revered Jain pilgrim center, Sravanbelgola houses the colossal monolithic statue of Jain saint - Gomateswara.
Ugra Narasimha Statue Hampi
The Ugra Narasimha Statue at Hampi - the ancient seat of Vijayanagar Empire in Karnataka, is a colossal rock idol cut to form the image of Narasimha.
Ibrahim Rouza Bijapur
A beautiful tomb located in Bijapur Karnataka, Ibrahim Rouza was built in the early 17th century by Ibrahim Adil Shah II for his queen, Taj Sultana.
Daria Daulat Bagh (Summer Palace of Tipu Sultan)
The Summer Palace of Tipu Sultan - Daria Daulat Bagh was built in 1784 as an excellent Indo-Islamic structure.
Gulbarga Fort
This imposing fort, originally built by Raja Gulchand houses a marvelous mosque, which resembles the mosque of Cordova in Spain
Bidar Fort
Famous among the historical monuments in Karnataka, Bidar Fort is an impressive fortress, the main gateway of which was originally built by Bahamani Sultan Ahmad Shah Wali in 1429 AD.
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