INDIAN HISTORY

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Which one of the following monuments has a dome which is said to be one of the larg-est in the world?
A
Gol Gumbaz, Bijapur
B
Tomb of Sher Shah, Sasaram
C
Jama Masjid, Delhi
D
None of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Photo Gallery. 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: -Gol Gumbaz in Bijapur is said to be one of the largest domes in the world. It is the mausoleum of king Mohammad Adil Shah, Sultan of Bijapur.

Detailed explanation-3: -Above: The Singapore National Stadium is currently the world’s largest dome.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

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