Gulbarga Fort

This fort though its bears a look of forlorn or desolation is one of the most imperative parts of the history and important tourist destination for those visiting.  This an archeological point of understanding as the ruins dates back to the times of the Asoka Era. This was the bastion of the first Sultan Raja Gulabchand. The sultanate of the region maintained a longstanding strife with the ruler of Vijayanagar. Built in the 13 century this fortress is a class work of architecture with 13 towers with large temples, Store places that stored weapons and ammunition and at the same time the large courtyards that were once a part of the grandeur of the sultanate. The present structure bears a look of dejection and has been subject to the various elements. But to the travelers and visitors alike it is a sign of the glorious past that continues to live in the monuments and is felt by every person here.



The present monument is under the care of the Archeological Society of India. This body takes care of the excavation, restoration and maintenance of the entire structure in all possible ways. The effort has been not only to retain the monuments but also to ensure that they are best preserved and revamped.  The other must visit spots within the fort of Gulbarga that sprawls a vast space of land includes an abandoned Vishnu temple Juma Masjid, Horse stables and cannons  and also tombs of the  Sultan Mirza and a catacomb  that is the final resting place for Feroz Shah and his family.