A mid-17th century historical monuments at Vijayapura, hitherto out of bounds for archaeology enthusiasts and the general public, may soon be accessible to all.
A stately complex belonging to the Adil Shahi era in the historical town now houses the Vijayapura Central Prison, the oldest prison complex in Karnataka. But with a new prison complex on the city’s outskirts coming up, the Central Prison referred locally as the ‘Darga jail’, will move out of this historical monument, providing access to another slice of history for those visiting the city famed for the Gol Gumbaz, among many other monuments of the Adil Shahi era.
Prison department sources said that the monument will be handed over to the deputy commissioner when the prison is moved out.
