This is a border district. It is said to have been in existence since 10th -11th century CE. It was the capital city of Bahamani rulers during 13th century CE. This district was divided in 2010 to create Yadagir district. The major crops of this district are: Pulses, Maize, Cotton and horticultural crops. The longest cannon in the world measuring twenty seven feet belonging to Bahamani period is in this district. The fair of Sharanabasaveshwara temple of Kalaburagi city attracts thousands of devotees every year. Similarly, the Urus of Kwaja Bandhe Nawaz Dargah attracts thousands of devotees. The Gumbazs of this district have paintings on them painted using natural dyes. The fort built by Bahamani rulers in 1347 CE is attractive. Recently, Siddartha Buddha Vihara has been built in Kalaburagi which was inaugurated by Tibetan leader Dalailama. Ganagapur, the Dattathreya centre, is on the banks of river Bheema. This a pligrimage centre. The district has two universities: Kalaburagi University and Central University. There is fifty two feet pillar in Sedam taluk which is called ‘Bananthi Kamba’. This pillar is not fixed into the ground. One can pass a thin cloth across its base. Marathur is another historical place of this district. It is the birth place of Vignaneshwara who wrote ‘Hindu Samhithe’. There are many cement factories in this district.
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