Jod
Gumbad (Gumbaz) is behind the Government High School in Bijapur city. A pair of
tombs is housed in this. The floors of both the tombs are at a very
considerable elevation, as the graves have been built at floor level. Both the
buildings have galleries within the domes.
Jod Gumbad’s twin domed tombs were
built in memory of Khan Muhammad and Abdul Razzaq Qadiri. The two were
considered traitors as the general and the spiritual advisor helped the Mughal
Emperor Aurangzeb defeat the young Adil Shahi ruler Sikandar. The structure was
built in 1687 and is also known as Abdul Razzaq Dargah. The Dargah offers a
spoon of holy water to all visitors. The reason why tombs for traitors was
built and considered holy is unknown. The structure has beautiful bulbous domes
and the garden in which these tombs are sited is a popular picnic spot.
Photo Gallery :
Photos: Sundar , Shriharsha B S - SPP Team - Relyon Bangalore
Information Courtesy: Wikipedia
Categories:
Bijapur,
Historical Place,
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