The Adilshai of Bijapur ruled over Belgaum and one Sher Khan added Shahpur to Belgaum, which was originally called Shahpet in 1550. It grew to be a commercial center then.
Source: The Karnataka State Gazetteer
Contributed by MAHANTESH VAKKUND, Bangalore
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