GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

HIGHEST LONGEST BIGGEST LARGEST DEEPEST SMALLEST IN INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is the largest dome in India?
A
Taj Mahal
B
Gol Gumbaz
C
Global Pagoda
D
Harmandir Sahib
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Gol Gumbaz is the most famous monument in Vijayapura. It is the tomb of Mohammed Adil Shah (ruled 1627–1657). It is the second largest dome ever built, next in size only to St Peter’s Basilica in Rome.

Detailed explanation-2: -Completed in 2013, the 55, 000 capacity “Singapore National Stadium” took the title away from the Cowboy stadium in Arlington, Texas. Above: The Singapore National Stadium is currently the world’s largest dome.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Gol Gumbaz is India’s largest dome structure. The echoes of each little sound here can be heard multiple times before they die down. This architectural wonder was built in 1656CE as the mausoleum of Mohammad Adil Shah.

Detailed explanation-4: -Although Gol Gumbaz took 29 years to complete, the Taj Mahal took 22 years to finish and the former is almost double the size with massive measurements.

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