"My old hill station..." Bidar by alycat

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Mahmood Gawan - Bidar
Mahmood Gawan

Mahmud Gawan, a merchant by vocation in the Middle East, arrived in Bidar kingdom ruled by the Bahamani kings.in 1453 A.D. Due to his perseverance, honesty, simplicity and learning he earned the goodwill of the Bahamani rulers and held important posts under three successive kings. Later he became the king and looked after the administration for nearly thirty years.

Gawan was a madrasa in Bidar, then the capital of the Bahmanis. The madrasa had an imposing three-story building with 100 feet tall minarets in four corners. There were thrity-six rooms for students and six suites for the teaching staff. It also had big lecture halls, a prayer had and a matchless library of three thousand volumes.

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Street wise - Bidar

Street wise

Mahmood gawan courtyard - Bidar

Mahmood gawan courtyard

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  • In a nutshell:The wanna be town!
  • Last visit to Bidar: Jul 2007
  • Intro Updated Nov 18, 2007
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Take a walk! - Bidar Take a walk! Local Customs (1)

Walk along the dingy lanes to find that the world hasn't canged much here! more travel advice

Colorful roadside - Bidar Open drains Warnings and Dangers (1)

Although the new city is fast changing, the fort complex still does not have a drainage system, be aware. I cant suggest... more travel advice

Choubara - Bidar Go walking Off The Beaten Path (1)

The small town of Bidar is undergoing major changes, but the fort complex still has the old world charm with shops and... more travel advice

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