Gol Gumbaz
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The 17th-century mausoleum of Sultan Mohammed Adil Shah in Vijayapura, crowned by one of the largest domes in the world.
MonumentVijayapura cityBest time to visit: October to February
Highlights
- Huge dome with no pillars inside
- Whispering gallery where sounds echo many times
- Museum in the complex
- Ibrahim Rauza and other Adil Shahi monuments in the city
Significance
Gol Gumbaz is the finest work of the Adil Shahi dynasty of Bijapur and a landmark of Deccan architecture. It is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India.