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Name the monument shown in the picture. Name the place where it is located. It is a tomb of which ruler? Mention two exceptional architectural features of the monument.

Asked by Topperlearning User | 20 Apr, 2015, 10:51: AM

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The monument shown in the picture is Gol Gumbaz
It is located in Bijapur (present state of Karnataka).
It is a tomb of Adil Shah of Bijapur.
Two exceptional architectural features of Gol Gumbaz are

Its dome is the second largest dome in the world.
The dome is not supported by any pillars and is said to echo the faintest voice of a person nine times.

Answered by | 20 Apr, 2015, 12:51: PM