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Gol Gumbaz Archaeological Museum side close up #165532296
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Gol Gumbaz Archaeological Museum side close up: Gol Gumbaz at BijapurÃÂ is theÃÂ mausoleumÃÂ of kingÃÂ Ibrahim Adil Shah II,ÃÂ Adil Shah Dynasty. Construction of the tomb, located inÃÂ VijayapuraÃÂ formerly Bijapur,ÃÂ Karnataka,ÃÂ India, was started in 1626 and completed in 1656. The name is based on Gola gummataÃÂ derived fromÃÂ Gol GombadhÃÂ meaning `circular dome`. It follows the style ofÃÂ Indo-islamicÃÂ architecture. The Gol Gumbaz at Bijapur in Karnatak was built in the 17th century C.E This grand building houses the burial of Ibrahim Adil Shah II. Even a slight whisper by a crow standing in this gallery can be heard everywhere and if somebody claps from here its echo can be heard several times.