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Introduction
Popularly hailed as the 'Agra of South India', Bijapur in Karnataka is home to some of the finest Monuments in Karnataka. The ancient capital of the Adil Shahi rulers, Bijapur has, till date, managed to preserve its royal charm and grandeur through its numerous monuments dating back to the 15th-17th centuries. One such outstanding monument is the Ibrahim Rouza Bijapur - a beautiful tomb replete with elegant corridors and interconnected buildings furnished with richly decorated walls and perforated stone windows.
History
Built by Ibrahim Adil Shah II (1580-1626) for his queen Taj-Sultana, Ibrahim Rouza Bijapur exhibits an austere grace about it and provides an excellent insight into the Muslim architecture of the era. One of the finest historical monuments in Karnataka, Ibrahim Rouza in Bijapur Karnataka must be visited on your Tour to Karnataka.
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