Question

The Gol Gumbaz at Bijapur in Karnataka was built in the 17th Century.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Gol Gumbaz is located in Bijapur in the Bijapur District of Karnataka. It is the mausoleum of Muhammad Adil Shah (1626–1656). Adil Shah was the seventh Sultan of the Adil Shahi Dynasty of Bijapur. Construction of Gumbaz was started in 1626 and completed in 1656 i.e. 17th Century. It was built by Muhammad Adil Shah.