GOL GUMBAZ / World famous Gol gumbaz at Bijapur, Karnataka, India

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In this video, We have shown World famous Golgumbaz situated at Bijapur , State of Karnataka , India.
Golgumbaz is the Mausoleum of king Mohammud Adil Shah, Seventh sulthan of Adil shahi Dinesty. constrauction period 1626 to 1656 AD. The name is based on Gola gummata derived from Gol gombhdh , meaning Circular dome. it is most famous for its dome, Which is said to be one of the Second biggest in the World. It is the most important landmark of Bijapur.
Golgumbaz designer Yaqut of Dabul and designed in Deccan - indo- Islamic artitacture. Amazing feature of this dome is that it stands unsupported by pillars. The dome houses the tomb of Mohammad Adil shah and his two wifes , his daughter, His grandson and his Ministress. The exact position of the real tombs is indicated by the wooden canopy kept on the high platform at the middle of ground floor of the hall.
Gol gumbaz have four minors and each minors having seven floors to reach top of the gallrey area. Minor steps total counts-108steps.
The whispering Gallery is the major attraction inside the Structure. Even the fainest whisper inside the stracture reverberates throughout Golgumbaz.you can hear the fainest sound for more than 7 times. inside the Gallery you can find four banches for sitting and experiance the sound comming from inside the wall.

Close to Golgumbaz , you will get to see a Museum , Nagar Khana. This museum exhibits chinese, parcian parchesements, Armoury, Carpets , old coins, Bidiri articals , paintings and etc.

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