Bidar is a city in the
Indian state of Karnataka. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the north-eastern
part of Karnataka. It is the headquarters of the Bidar District which shares
its border with Maharashtra and Telangana . It is the northernmost city of
Karnataka and hence is known as the Crown Of Karnataka. It is a rapidly
urbanizing city, and the administrative center
of the Bidar district. The walls and bastions of the fortified city are
surrounded by a triple moat, and the fort itself is enclosed by seven large
gateways. Although its origins can be traced back to the Rashtrakuta Empire
(753–983 A.D.), it became historically significant when Bahamani sultan Ahmad
Shah relocated the capital of his kingdom to Bidar in 1422, and used the
prevailing Persian style to construct the palace and design the urban
morphology of Bidar. The “karez” water system, a complex system of aqueducts
used for agricultural irrigation, can also be attributed to Persian influence.
Bidar city is known for its Bidri handicraft products, and its rich history. Manjira
Riveris one of the main rivers supplying drinking water to Bidar .
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