Malik-e-Maidan

Malik-e-Maidan (Lord of the Plains) is one of the world's largest medieval bronze cannons — a massive 55-tonne piece cast in 1549, mounted on a lion-shaped base at Bijapur Fort's western bastion. The craftsmanship and sheer scale make it one of India's most remarkable historical artefacts. A top Bijapur sightseeing and history destination. Free entry; it takes four people with outstretched arms to span the cannon's barrel. An unmissable highlight of any Bijapur Fort visit.