and Certificate Courses in the Faculties of Arts, Commerce and Management, Social Sciences, Science and Technology and Education. IGNOU Bijapur Regional Center Bijapur has IGNOU regional center, There are 7 districts under its jurisdiction (Districts Bagalkote, Bijapur, Bidar, Gulbarga, Koppal, Raichur and Yadagiri). The newly created Bijapur Regional Centre would cater to seven northern districts. Bijapur IGNOU Regional Center Sports Cricket At the inaugural auction of Karnataka Premier League (KPL), Bijapur Bulls was one of the eight teams that were formed. Bijapur Bulls represent the Gulbarga zone of Karnataka State. Women's international cricket player Rajeshwari Gayakwad is from Bijapur. Cycling Bijapur is well known for its cycling culture. Cyclists from the city have won numerous accolades including medals in the State Mini Olympics. See also List of rulers of Bijapur Bhāskara II Lakkundi Arakeri, Bijapur Sabala Organization List of people from Bijapur References Sources "Samanya Mahiti"a periodical released by the Bijapur Zilla Parishad. Karnataka State Gazetteer 1983. Unsung kings Bijapur External links Paintings of the Bijapur as illustrations to , a poem by Letitia Elizabeth Landon: Bejapore, by Samuel Prout, engraved by J Teavons. Taj Bowlee, Bejapore, by Samuel Prout, engraved by J Redaway. Mosque of Mustapha Khan, Beejapore, by William Purser, engraved by Edward Francis Finden. Tomb of Ibrahim Padshah, Bejapore, by Thomas Allom, engraved by Thomas Higham. Former capital cities in India Tourism in Karnataka Cities in Karnataka