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Gol Gumbaz was built in which century?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 15th
  2. 16th
  3. 17th
  4. 18th

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 17th

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C. 17th šŸ“š Explanation: Gol Gumbaz, the mausoleum of Mohammad Adil Shah, was completed in 1656. This places its construction firmly in the middle of the 17th century. It is located in Bijapur, Karnataka, and is famous for its massive dome and 'Whispering Gallery'. It is a masterpiece of Deccan Indo-Islamic architecture.