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The 'Gol Gumbaz' at Bijapur, which features the world's second-largest dome, is the mausoleum of?

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

Answer options

  1. Adil Shah I
  2. Ibrahim Adil Shah II
  3. Mohammed Adil Shah
  4. Ali Adil Shah

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Mohammed Adil Shah

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Mohammed Adil Shah šŸ“š Explanation: Constructed in the 17th century, the Gol Gumbaz is an architectural masterpiece of the Adil Shahi dynasty. It is famous for its "Whispering Gallery," where even the faintest sound can be heard across the massive dome multiple times. The structure represents the zenith of the Indo-Islamic architecture of the Deccan Sultanates.