Multiple choice general knowledge

In which city of India is the Gol Gumbaz mosque?

  1. Secunderabad

  2. Hyderabad

  3. Bijapur

  4. Gulbarga
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Explanation

Gol Gumbaz, meaning "circular dome," is located in Bijapur (now Vijayapura), Karnataka. Built in 1656, it houses the tomb of Mohammed Adil Shah and is famous for its massive dome (one of the largest in the world) and its unique Whispering Gallery where even the faintest sound can be heard across the dome due to its acoustic properties.

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