Question

Where is Gol Gumbaz situated?
A)Golconda
B)Bijapur
C)Bidarn
D) Ahmednagar

Answer 1

Hint: Gol Gumbaz is the tomb of Muhammad Adil shah, who was the seventh ruler of Bijapur. He succeeded Ibrahim Adil Shah II and was a shia Muslim.

Complete answer:
Gol Gumbaz, is located in Bijapur. The construction of the tomb started in 1626 and completed in 1656. it follows the style of indo-islamic architecture, with the exteriors topped by large domes, with an extensive use of arches. The name Gol Gumbaz is derived from Gol Gumbaz meaning “circular dome”. It was designed by Yaqut of Dabul and is constructed with Dark Grey Basalt. The mausoleum has one of the biggest single chamber spaces in the world and inside of the dome is the whispering gallery, which is circular and elliptical beneath a dome, where the softest sound can be heard due to the acoustics of the space.

Along-with, Muhammed Adil shah, the mausoleum is also the resting place for his wives; Jahan Begum his mistress Rambha and his daughters. It is even referred as the “ the Taj Mahal of south India”; as the memorial is remembered for its acoustic features. The foundation of the tomb is rested on the bedrock and it still remains one of the biggest domes of the world.

So, Bijapur, Karnataka is the right answer.

Note: The Adil Shah Dynasty was founded by Yusuf Adil Shah, who ruled the sultanate of Bijapur but initially was appointed as Bahmani governor of the province. The Adil Shah dynasty was succeeded by the Maratha and Mughal empire.