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RMVH+P8J, Afzalpur Takke Rd, Afzalpur Takke, Vijayapura, Karnataka 586102, IndiaMap
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  • bkwrmgrl1
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    Also called Sat Kabar: Tombs of Afzal Khan's 63 wives, very hard to find

    This is a very interesting site because it is the resting place of the 63 wives of Bijapur's general Afzal Khan. As others have noted, he had all of his wives killed and interred in this burial ground...

    Reviewed on Aug 10, 2018
  • The_Bangalorean
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    Eerie Place. History attached. Guide recommended

    This is a eerie place with a lot of history attached. Recommend a visit to the place with a knowledgeable guide. Alternately, you can visit the place by first studying the history behind this cenotaph...

    Reviewed on Jun 18, 2018
  • rajanik74
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    Cenotaph of Afzal khan - Bijapur's army general

    This cenotaph was built by Afzal Khan for himself. But he could never be buried here as he died far away at the hands of Shivaji. The cenotaph has a mosque in it's complex. It is a two storeyed buildi...

    Reviewed on Oct 28, 2017
  • rambhab1
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    Built in memory of Afzal Khan - General of Bijapur Ruler

    Afzal Khan Cenotaph is a structure which reminds of violent history. A prophecy predicted his death on meeting Maratha General Shivaji. He got his 60 wives killed before going for the meeting and war ...

    Reviewed on Sep 24, 2017
  • NoneI1
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    Not the real burial ground of Afzal Khan

    Afzal Khan was a general in the court of Bijapur Sultan. He was killed in a battle with Maratha King Shivaji. Before parting from Bijapur for the battle, he had heard predictions of his death from ast...

    Reviewed on May 11, 2017
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