The historic fort of Belgaum built in 13 century (Originally built by the Ratta dynasty, later fortified by Yakub Ali Khan of the Bijapur Sultanate) was well known for its unique building structure and its huge moat surrounding the fort, which made it inaccessible to the enemies. The Belgaum fort served as a bulwark against [...]
View PostSource: The Hindu Income Tax Department has proposed a office cum residential complex on the land near the Belgaum Fort. If this is constructed then this will be a violation of the provisions of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958. S.V.P. Halakatti, Superintending Archaeologist, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Dharwad Circle, [...]
View PostAfter the bhoomi puja at the site adjacent to the Fort, there was a up-row that how can a building be constructed within 200 mtrs of a heritage site. There were protests, and the said land was being utilized by the private tempos as a private bus stand. About the Belgaum fort: Built by the [...]
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While searching for information about Belgaum’s history and monuments around Belgaum city and in the district, it was amazing to find 36 monuments under the protection archeological survey of India. Many of these monuments have been under protection from 1910. Like the Belgaum fort – Old Jain temple (Kmal Basti), Jain temple outside the Commissariat [...]
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