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BIJAPUR
(c.1490's-c.1686) |
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*MAP*
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Toward the southwest, and called
"Visiapour"
on this map |
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A map of the old walled city, and
a look
at the town in its geographical setting |
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A distinctive silver bar coin
called a "larin,"
used for the Indian Ocean trade, from the reign of Ali Adil Shah
(1558-80) |
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An early example of Bijapuri
miniature painting,
c.1580-90 |
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"Visapour," in early views
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Some later views of Bijapur
architecture
and monuments |
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The simple but imposing Gagan Mahal |
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The Mehtar Mahal, with its unusual
looks
and unusual history |
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The "Sat-manzilah" with its
striking silhouette
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The tomb of Sultan Ibrahim 'Adil
Shah (r.1534-58) |
*CHAND
BIBI*
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'Ali 'Adil Shah I (r.1558-79) was
the husband
of the remarkable Chand Bibi, who kept Akbar out of Ahmadnagar |
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Ibrahim 'Adil Shah II
(r.1579-1627) was
an especially impressive ruler |
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The "Gol Gumbad," where Muhammad
'Adil Shah
II (1627-57) is buried |
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Ikhlas Khan, chief minister of
Muhammad
'Adil Shah II, c.1650 |
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The Met's magnificent portrait
(c.1680) of all nine 'Adil Shahi rulers imagined as seated together |
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The elegant Taj Baoli |
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