Cultural significance
The Bahmani Tombs hold an extraordinary place in Bidar's community as Urs (Jatra) is held here every year. This month-long event draws both Hindu and Muslim visitors. The Bahamani Dynasty, from which these tombs take their name, were fond of building magnificent tombs in preparation for their deaths. Out of all these, Ahmad Shah and Alauddin Shah II's tombs stand out because of their grandeur.
However, you will also find a strange sight amongst the grand tombs. The tomb of Humayun Shah, the son of Alauddin, was struck by lightning and collapsed, making it look like a cross-section cut model of a tomb!
