Kalaburagi

The northernmost region of India’s Karnataka state is called the kalaburagi district also known as Gulbarga and is historically notable because of its various dynasties and empires. In the 6th century A.D. this district area was ruled over by the rashtrakutas but unfortunately in a short time the chalukyas reclaimed their territory and ruled over the region for more than 200 years. The yadavas of Devagiri and the hoysalas of Dwarasamudra overthrew the chalukya and kalachuri dynasties. The modern day districts of Gulbarga and raichur were once under the kakatiya monarchs of wrangle who rose to prominence around the same time. After the kakatiya kingdom was overthrown in 1321 AD the Muslim emperors of Delhi came to rule the whole Deccan including the Gulbarga province. Kalaburagi is famous among tourists because of its historical buildings and monuments that show the impact of many dynasties. Some of the notable locations are Bahmani tombs and the Sharana basaveshwara temple. Kalaburagi is also famous for its religious sites and shrines and the city is also well known for its Gulbarga fort which was built during the Bahmani sultanate's rule. It was famous for its architecture because of its unique features like a mosque, prison and stunning Haft gumbaz and a group of seven tombs. Tourists will enjoy a distinctive fusion of historical, cultural and religious events at kalaburagi which is a must visit place in Karnataka because of its historical landmarks, religious sites, cuisine and so on.

Kalaburagi - Major Attractions

Kalburgi is known for its unique fusion of culture, religion, and historic monuments which is the attraction of the city and Gulbarga Fort which is the heart of the city. There are various attractions some of which are the Government Museum, Golconda Fort, Firozabad Fort and Shri Kshetra Ganagapur amongst the rest. Some of the famous temples are Shri Jagannath Temple and Shri Kshetra Manik Prabhu Temple and some other places are Chincholi wildlife sanctuary,Chandrampalli Dam and Yeti Pota Falls. If you are planning to make a trip to Kalburgi then you must try their local cuisine, which includes their traditional dishes such as Jolada Rotti, enne badnekai,Sajjige Rotti and so on. In order to experience the distinct flavours and culinary legacy of the area make sure you taste these local specialties while you're in Kalaburagi.