Ruined Shiv Temple in Fort premisis

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Not many know this but there was old Shiv Temple in the Fort near the Military Training area. The same as been taken over by the ASI in 2008-09 and they have upgraded it with new doors.

Ruined Shiva Temple

This Shiva temple was built in 12th century.

There were 108 Jain temples and 101 Shiva temples in the fort and the fort was built after demolishing many of these temples luckily 5 were spared out of which 2 are mosques now and 2 Jain temples and 1 Shiva temple.

Shiva Temple as located on Map

But the present condition of the temple is worse. When AAB tried to access the temple for the photos the gate was locked and with grass up to a feet high it was not advised by passers by to enter the premises as they said it will have snakes.

Entrance to the temple with all grass

So team AAB entered from the rear side and took the pics and the temple from inside looked completely empty.

The ASI board is visible on one side of this temple, but lack of interest will make this ruined temple into ruins again.

ASI should take proper care and not juts put a board at the site.

ABB Says : With inputs from Bramhanand Chipre – http://kamalbasti.blogspot.com/
Source : http://allaboutbelgaum.com/

Uncared and Govt's Blind Eye : The Belgaum Fort.

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The Belgaum fort 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 the attacks of invading armies. It steadfastly held fort as Belgaum played host to a multitude of dynasties, from the Rattas, the Vijayanagar emperors, Bijapur Sultans, Marathas and finally the British. During the freedom movement of India, Mahatma Gandhi was imprisoned here.

The inside of the fort is stretched about 1000 yards long and 800 yards broad. The fort was well built as a Military store.

This particular photo was taken from a burz (watch tower) on the Right hand side when once enters the fort from Bhartesh College.

Some more images to speak for themselves. We have a treasure with us but we never care for this as we our selves dont know about it.

The Walls most of them have fallen down but a few are still telling history

Another view of the Tower top

View from the tower. In history this vie must have been used to keep a watch on enemies

The floor of rock again,Rock Solid!!

Source : http://allaboutbelgaum.com/

The Belgaum Fort as seen in 1945 . . . .

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The Belgaum Fort in 1945, Belgaum

The Rampart from inside the fort, Belgaum

The Sadar Bazar, Belgaum

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Kamal Basti a Jain Temple as seen in Fort Belgaum in 1860

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Kamal Basti a Jain Temple as seen in Fort Belgaum in 1860

Today'as Missing Temples as seen in the Fort of Belgaum in 1860

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Today's Missing Temples as seen in the Fort of Belgaum in 1860

These are some images of the temples as seen in 1860. No one knows where are these located today and whether they have been demolished because of 21st Century's Cement Buildings Evolution.

If government had really taken necessary action and preserved these temples, may be we could have had chance to see them as an antique and preserved monument under the Act of ASI, Dharwad.

Lets us hope so that the available monuments in Belgaum Fort do not get a bad ending and get listed in Endangered List of human revolution.

Mosque in the Fort of Belgaum in 1860

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Mosque in the Fort of Belgaum in 1860

Temple in the Gokak Falls Belgaum 1860

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Temple in the Gokak Falls Belgaum in 1860

Gokak Falls, Belgaum in 1860

Brigadier General Neyland's Bungalow Belgam in 1860

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Brig Genl. Neyland's bungalow some where in camp Belgam 1860

Northern entrance to the Palace, Fort, Belgaum in 1860

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Northern entrance to the Palace, fort, Belgaum (B.C. 15- Maratha Mandal guest house) 1860

Belgaum Fort Lake in 1940

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Source : All About Belgaum

Fort of Belgaum drawn by Sir Thomas Munro in 1817

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The Fort Mosque

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The fort Mosque - S. Mahadevo, Belgaum

Kuras of Belgaum/Kohlapur 30BC - Part 2

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Lead Half Karshapana of Kuras of Belgaum/Kohlapur 30BC - 65AD RARE

Ruler : King Vasithiputra
Year : 30 BC - 65 AD
Units : Pb (lead) Karshapana, 20mm 3.4gm
Obverse : Bow & Arrow, legend in Brahmi: Siri Vasisthiputrasa
Reverse : Tree in railing on right; Multi arched hill on left

The south west region was ruled by the Kuras during the 1st century AD and they were the major power. Brahmapuri and Madhavapur (Kolhapur and Belgaum) were the two major seats. Some of the military achievements over Chutus show the influence of Chutus in their coinage. They mainly ruled between 30 BC and 65 AD as could be understood by the victory of Nahapana over Kuras. The King Vilivayukura is even quoted in Ptolemy's work and seems to be the last king who was defeated by the Satavahanas giving way for Chutus to circulate their coins in this area. All the coins minted by the Kuras were in lead. The bow and arrow decorated the coin obverse and the reverse of their coinage usually carried Chaitya, railed tree and river symbols along with the Brahmi legend along the periphery.

Lead Half Karshapana of Kuras of Belgaum/Kohlapur 30BC - 65AD, Overstruck, Lion facing right RARE

Year : 30 BC - 65 AD
Unit : Pb (lead) Karshapana, 20mm 5.3gm
Obverse : Overstruck, Lion facing right, legend in Brahmi
Reverse : Tree in railing on right;

Reference: Unpublished

The south west region was ruled by the Kuras during the 1st century AD and they were the major power. Brahmapuri and Madhavapur (Kolhapur and Belgaum) were the two major seats. Some of the military achievements over Chutus shows the influence of Chutus in their coinage. They mainly ruled between 30 BC and 65 AD as could be understood by the victory of Nahapana over Kuras. The King Vilivayukura is even quoted in Ptolemy's work and seems to be the last king who was defeated by the Satavahanas giving way for Chutus to circulate their coins in this area. All the coins minted by the Kuras were in lead. The bow and arrow decorated the coin obverse and the reverse of their coinage usually carried Chaitya, railed tree and river symbols along with the Brahmi legend along the periphery.

Lead Karshapana of Kuras of Belgaum/Kohlapur 30BC - 65AD RARE
Ruler : King Vasithiputra
Year : 30 BC - 65 AD
Unit : Pb (lead) Karshapana,30mm 18.4gm
Obverse : Bow & Arrow, legend in Brahmi:Siri Vasisthiputrasa
Reverse : Tree in railing on right; Multi arched hill on left
Reference : TA#014, RRR

The south west region was ruled by the Kuras during the 1st century AD and they were the major power. Brahmapuri and Madhavapur (Kolhapur and Belgaum) were the two major seats. Some of the military achievements over Chutus shows the influence of Chutus in their coinage. They mainly ruled between 30 BC and 65 AD as could be understood by the victory of Nahapana over Kuras. The King Vilivayukura is even quoted in Ptolemy's work and seems to be the last king who was defeated by the Satavahanas giving way for Chutus to circulate their coins in this area. All the coins minted by the Kuras were in lead. The bow and arrow decorated the coin obverse and the reverse of their coinage usually carried Chaitya, railed tree and river symbols along with the Brahmi legend along the periphery.

Queens Garden of Belgaum as seen in 1878.

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Queens Garden Belgaum in 1878.

Thanks to Sahir Kittur and Uday K ( All About Belgaum ) for this image.

1878 GOVERNMENT GARDEN and BANDSTAND”. From first glance it looks to be the QUEENS GARDEN in camp where there was a band stand in the center of the park.

One Comment from vismardolkar53rediffmail says :

About 50 yrs back this was a real garden and we used to sit on branches of the trees there and study for the Annual exams .And many of my friends will agree with me when i say that we have carried a part of it in our hearts forever.Especial mention has to be made of the lemon trees and its serpentine branches which were favorites with us and also the snakes! Around 10AM the newspapers arrived from Bombay at the green hotel and we watched its distribution amongst the various vendors. That used to be our break from studies for about 15 minutes.

Belgaum Railway Station as seen in 1925, 1940, 1945, 2009 and near future

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Belgaum Railway Station as seen in 1925.

Belgaum Railway Station as seen in 1940.

Belgaum Railway Station as seen in 1945.

Belgaum Railway Station as seen in 2009.

Belgaum Railway Station as seen in near future.

This is how the Belgaum railway station will look after renovation is complete. The work is in progress and raising the height of the platform has been done. Now the main building work is under progress and multi-level parking building is also under construction. It will take another 12-16 months or even more for the new look.This is how the Belgaum railway station will look after renovation is complete. The work is in progress and raising the height of the platform has been done. Now the main building work is under progress and multi level parking building is also under construction. It will take another 12-16 months or even more for the new look.

Hindalga Ganpati as seen in 1917 and 2009

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Hindalga Ganpati as seen in 1917.

Hindalga Ganpati as seen in 2009

The Hindalga Ganesh Temple is in Belgaum, Karnataka. This is also known as Nagtya Ganpati. Now under the maintenance of the MLIRC.

Laxmi Tek as seen in 1900 and 2009.

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Laxmi Tek in 1900. Earlier it known as Musketry Hill.

Laxmi Tek in 2009.

Photo of Vintage S.Rampart Moat Fort Belgaum, India in per - 1945

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Photo of Vintage Fort Lake - Belgaum, India in per - 1945

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