Solapur Bhuikot Killa

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The '''Solapur Bhuikot Killa''' (Fort) is one of the major tourist locations in [[Solapur]], [[Maharashtra]]. This fort is not only an ancient Muslim fort located in Solapur, but also one of the ancient historical and religious places in Maharashtra.

== History ==

Bhuikot fort is situated on the banks of Siddheshwar lake in the 12th century. The fort is a must visit for history lovers, scholars and hosiery tourists. The [[Baji Rao II|Bajirao Peshwa]], [[Pratap Singh (Raja of Satara)|Chhatrapati Pratap Singh Bhosale]] of [[Satara state|Satara]], stayed here for a month in 1818. According to the information received, Srikanth had built the fort of [[Solapur]] in 1719 for his wisdom. According to some, [[Mahmud Gawan]] built another fort around the fort built during the reign of Hindu kings and made the fort impregnable.Muhammad Gawan Bahmani was the Diwan of Sultan Mahmud Shah. The fort of Solapur, which witnessed many historical events, was the refuge of many dynasties. There is so much fun in these historical events. This is the record of 'Fort of Solapur' given as dowry in marriage. This record is not once but twice. [[Burhan Nizam Shah I|Burhan Nizam Shah]] ascended the throne of [[Ahmednagar]]. (Bhuikot fort information in Marathi) while [[Bijapur]] was ruled by [[Ismail Adil Shah|Ismail Adilshah]]. A cordial relationship was established between them. The marital relationship was created to strengthen this relationship. Adilshah's daughter Burhan was given to [[Nizamshah]] and the marriage ceremony was celebrated with great pomp. The marriage took place at Solapur fort.At that time, that is. In 1523, the fort was in the possession of Bijapur. Adilshah had announced to give the fort as dowry to Javaya but after marriage Adilshah refused to give the fort. This was followed by a war between Nizamshah and Adilshah. In this battle Jawai Nizam Shah was defeated.In 1552, it was given to [[Chandbibi|Chandbibi Ali Adilshah]], the second princess of Ahmednagar. Ali Adilshah's sister Hadiya Sultan was married to Mutarza Nizamshah. However, as accepted, Nizam Shah gave the fort to the Sultan of Bijapur as a dowry.After Bahmani, Adilshahi and Nizamshahi, Solapur fort came under Mughal rule. During [[Aurangzeb|Aurangzeb's]] reign most of his time was spent around the fort. Later this fort came under the control of [[Nizam of Hyderabad]] and later [[Maratha Empire|Marathas]].

==Architecture==
The fort has double fortification and has typical [[Bahmani]] era construction style. It has two gates, North gate and Mahakali gate, a [[Shani]] temple, a ruined [[Shiva]] temple with underground [[Shiva Linga]] and a [[Mahakaleshwar]] temple and a mosque with carved ceiling and several pillars inside it. Siddheshwar temple, [[Siddheshwar Lake]] and [[Hutatma Bagh]] are also present beside the fort.<ref name=bhuikotkilla2>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_z-GWdI5WA|title=Solapur Fort (Bhuikot)|via=www.youtube.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.travelmyglobe.com/Destination/India/Solapur/Hutatma-Statue-Char-Putala-Solapur|title=Hutatma Statue (Char Putala) | Solapur - Book Hotel and Tour Packages|website=www.travelmyglobe.com}}</ref> The fort is constructed on land hence it is called Bhuikot Killa.

There is also a well, which is in octagonal in shape and a small pond inside it. The fort is now in ruins.<ref name="bhuikotkilla1">{{Cite web |title=Bhuikot Fort in Solapur, History of Ancient Bhuikot Fort in Solapur |url=https://www.solapuronline.in/city-guide/bhuikot-fort-in-solapur |website=www.solapuronline.in}}</ref><ref name=bhuikotkilla2 />

==References==
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[[Category:Tourist attractions in Solapur district]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures completed in the 14th century]]
[[Category:14th-century establishments in India]]
[[Category:Bahmani architecture]]
[[Category:Forts in Maharashtra]]
[[Category:14th-century fortifications]]
[[Category:Ruins in India]]

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