Bidar district is a dry place and is one of the worst draught-prone districts' in Karnataka. The district headquarter, Bidar, is a small town, with a majority Muslim population. Historically, Bidar was a part of the Bahamani Kingdom which comprised of Bijapur, Gulbarga, Bidar, Golconda, and Birar. The ruler of Bidar was Barid Shah. Bidar was later ruled by the Nizams of Hyderabad. After the formation of Karnataka, Bidar was brought under Karnataka State.

Bidar was not industrialized for a very long time and only recently, Bidar has seen the arrival of several induatrial centers. There is an Engineering college run by the Sikh trust in the town. Additionaly, there are several other educational institutions (managed by both Christian Missionaries and other communities). There is an Indian Air Force station in Bidar, which was the Elementary Flying School ( This has now been transferred to Secunderabad). The main occupation of the people here is agriculture. Sugarcane, Jowar and wheat are the main crops.

The City of Fort and Pilgrimage Centre - Bidar

Bidar Fort

In 1424 Ahmed Shah I shifted his court from Gulbarga to a less constricted site at Badri, in grief of his beloved spiritual mentor, Bandah Nawas Gesu Daraz. Later the Bahamani dynasty continued to rule here till 1487 even after they were split into five rival groups. They refurbished the town by building a new fort, splendid palaces, mosques and ornamental gardens. They were then succeeded by the Adil Shahis from Bijapur, followed by the Mughals under Aurangzeb, who annexed the territory in 1656, before the Nizam of Hyderabad acquired the territory in the early 18th century. The town has a gritty charm, with narrow red-mud streets leading to arched gates and open vistas across plains. Bidar is nowadays a provincial backwater, better known for its fighter-pilot-training base.Bidar fort Built in the 15th century by the Chalukyas and later strengthened by the Bahamanis, this fort is one of the main attractions in Bidar. It is encircled by ramparts and protected by massive gates at its entrances. The views it offers over the steep cliffs are incredible.

Chaukhandi (tomb) Of Hazrat Khalil Ullah

On the north side of the road between Ashtur and Bidar lies this beautiful octagonal-shaped tomb, which was built by Allaudin Shah for his chief spiritual advisor. Most of the Persian glazed tiles have dropped off the facade, but the surviving stone work and calligraphy above the arched doorway along with the views from the tomb’s plinth deserve a quick detour form the way.

The Badri Shahi Tombs

The tombs of the Badri Shahi rulers, who succeeded the Bahamani dynasty, in the early 16th century, lie on the western side of the town. The mausoleums, mounted on raised plinths occupy an attractive site. The tombs are randomly spaced and are surrounded by lush-green lawns. The most interesting is the tomb of Ali Barid, whose Mecca-facing wall was left open to the elements. A short distance south-west lies a mass grave platform for his 67 concubines, who were sent as a tribute by vassals of the Deccani overlord from all across the kingdom.

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