Shahpur

Shahapur is a city and taluka headquarter located in the Indian state of Karnataka. As per the mythology the old name of Shahapur was "Sagar". In support of this name there is historical evidence such as the sobriquet of the Vijayanagara Kingdom's last ruler Ramaraya (son in law of Srikrishna Devaraya), who was also called as "Sagara Sankramanaraya". After the Muslim attack the name of the city was changed to Nusratabad. As per historians after attack "Sagar "village is shifted to the other side of the hill line and the original Sagar has been abandoned for some time and it was called as "Halu Sagar". As time passes and now it is called as "Hali sagar" means Old Sagar. The area between Krishna and Bhima river is called "Sagara Nadu". It consists of Shahapur, Surpur (Shorapur) and Jewargi talukas.

Sleeping Buddha Hill, made up of four hills looks like 'sleeping buddha' This is nature's gift and popular attraction of Shahapur.Shahapur is also famous for Temples and Fort. Shahapur is famous for Chara Basaveshwara Temple, which is surrounded by hills in all directions. Its annual function called "Jatre" is celebrated every year in April. Thousands of people gather for this special event. Mandakini Lake is situated within the fort and the "Lotus Lake" or the