Bidar ; Historic City

A set of 5 special cover was released by the CPMG, Karnataka on the tourist places of Bidar on 10th January 2019 consisting of five archaeological cancellations reflecting the rich cultural and heritage of Bidar as part of Bidarpex, philatelic exhibition held at Bidar from 9th to 11th January 2019. The cost of the set is Rs.150/-

This special cover depicts Chowbara, built in pre-islamic period, Narayanpur Shiva temple built in 12th century and Jalasangi Kamalishwar temple built by King Vikramaditya of Chalukya Dynasty.

This special cover depicts the 108 feet Basaveshwar statue of Basavakalyan, Shri Kshetra papnash Shiva Temple of Bidar, Shilabalike statues of Jalasangi and Shri Kshetra Narasimha Jhira, a cave Temple can be seen.

Historical city of Bidar was the capital of Bahamani rulers during the 15th Century. This cover depicts Solah Kambha Masjid, Ashtoor tomb, Bidar Fort and Bahamani Tombs.

This special cover depictsAnubhava Mantapa of Basavakalyan, Manikprabhu Sansthan of Maniknagar, Gurudwara Nanak Jhira Saheb and Saint Paul's Methodist church of Bidar and Sri Veerabhadreshwara Temple of Humnabad.

This special cover depicts  Mohammed Gawan Madarasa, remains of an ancient theological college, Baridshahi Park Tomb of Baridi Sultans and Dev Dev Van one of the largest botanical parks of Karnataka.

Cover Code: KTK/16/2019 to KTK/20/2019