Question

Where is Gol Gumbaz located?

• A. Mumbai, Maharashtra
• B. Hyderabad, Telangana
• C. Bijapur, Karnataka
• D. Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Bijapur, Karnataka

- Gol Gumbaz is located in Bijapur, Karnataka. - It serves as the mausoleum for Muhammad Adil Shah (1626–1656), the seventh Sultan of the Adil Shahi Dynasty of Bijapur (1489–1686). - Although it remains unfinished, the tomb, built by the ruler himself, stands as a remarkable structure. - The tomb complex includes several buildings such as a gateway, a Naqqar Khana (Drum House), a mosque, and a sarai, all set within a large walled garden.