Madarsa Mahmud Gawan, Islamic educational monument in Bidar, India.
The structure spans 205 feet by 180 feet with an open central area surrounded by three halls and features two 100-foot-tall towers at its entrance.
The Persian merchant Khwaza Mahmud Gawan constructed this Islamic university in 1472 during the Bahamani Sultanate, serving as prime minister and educational reformer.
The walls display intricate decorations combining glazed tiles in zig-zag patterns with Quranic verses inscribed in Thuluth script across multiple surfaces.
Located 2 kilometers from Bidar Railway Station, the monument welcomes visitors daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM under Archaeological Survey of India protection.
The institution maintained a collection of 3000 Persian manuscripts and provided education, accommodation, and meals for 500 students across 36 learning spaces.
Location: Bidar district
GPS coordinates: 17.91480,77.53010
Latest update: May 27, 2025 14:04
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