Built by Mohammed Adil Shah in about 1646 to serve as a hall of justice, the graceful Asar Mahal once housed two hairs from Prophet Mohammed’s beard. The rooms on the upper storey are decorated with frescoes and a square tank graces the front. It’s out of bounds for women. Amazing click by @motowanderer #travelkarnataka #theheritagephotographyclub #motowanderer #nammakarnatakaclicks #CNTGiveItAShot #indiaphotostory #telltnlindia #storiesofindia #world_photography_hub #igramming_india #OutlookTraveller #india_undiscovered #yourshotphotographer #lonelyplanetindia #officialphotographyhub #photographers_of_india #karnatakapictures #bijapur #travelrealindia #NGTIndia #karnatakadiaries #indiapictures #discover_india #bijapurdiaries #cnntravel #photographyiphone #tripotocommunity #ISBTraveller #bbcsacredspace


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