Kalaburagi

The fort dates back to the time of the Kakatiya dynasty. Later, the fort was turned into a mighty citadel under the Bahmani Sultanate. Today it is mostly in ruins but contains several structures from the Bahmani period. Contains several structures inside

Entry to the Gulbaraga Fort is through the north-west. The arched gateway is flanked by bastions and topped with battlements.

Bala Hissr is a dojon (heavily fortified central tower of a fort) located inside the Gulbaraga Fort. It was added by Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah, the founder of the Bahmani dynasty. Three large cannons rest atop the tower.

The mosque was built in 1367 by Bahmani Sultan Mohammed Shah I to commemorate the establishment of the capital in Gulbarga following the defeat Kapaya Nayaka of Warangal.

This small three domed mosque is located north of the Jami Masjid

A group of tombs of the Bahmani dynasty built during the 14th and 15th centuries. The tombs are examples of early Indo-Islamic architecture. The complex houses a total of 7 tombs out of which 4 belong to the rulers of the Bahmani sultanate. A unique feature seen only in the Haft Gumbaz is the double-chambered tomb, with one chamber for the king and the other for his family members.

Banda Nawaz was a Sufi saint of Chishti Order. He was invited by the Bahmini Sultan Firoz Shah to settle in Gulbaraga (Kalaburagi) in 1399/1400. He later had a conflict with the Sultan but continued staying and preaching in Gulbarga. He died in 1422 and was laid to rest in the dargah. His death anniversary (ur) is celebrated on 15, 16 and 17 Dhu al-Qadah (11th month of the Islamic calendar).

This single-domed structure stands on the north-western corner of the citadel next to the fort walls. The structure probably doubled up as a watch tower. Nothing much is known about the history of the tomb or its occupants. According to legend, once a thief used to store his loot in the tomb and hence the name. The other name, Shor Gumbad, literally translates into noisy dome. The interiors of the tomb have unique acoustic properties, allowing the sound to echo through the interiors of the tomb.