The Gol Gumbaz A Taj Mahal Look-Alike

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Where is Gol Gumbaz 

Jadar Galli, Vijayapura, Karnataka 586104

Gol Gumbaz is primarily constructed using dark grey basalt and is an example of Deccani architecture, with Islamic and Persian influences.

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History and Cultural Significance

Gol Gumbaz is an important historical monument in Karnataka and is known for its architectural innovations, including the famous whispering gallery.

Gol Gumbaz, A Style

. Its interior features a large central chamber with acoustical properties that create impressive echoes.

The Four Minar

The four minarets at each corner of the structure and the symmetrical layout are features that may evoke comparisons with the Taj Mahal.

Architectural Resemblance

Gol Gumbaz: Gol Gumbaz is known for its massive dome, which is one of the largest in the world. The four minarets at each corner of the structure and the symmetrical layout are features that may evoke comparisons with the Taj Mahal.

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The Gol Gumbaz is often referred to as the “Taj Mahal of the South,” or. “The Black Taj Mahal.”

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One of The  Largest Domes

A diameter that stretches to a length of 44 metres (144.3 feet ). The dome stands unsupported without any pillars, purely on the basis of strong masonry.

Gol Gumbaz, A Taj  Mahal Contemporary

The Taj Mahal and the Gol Gumbaz were both constructed roughly around the same time in the 17th century?

The Ratnagiri Connection

Yagqut hailed from Dabhol also known as Dabul which is in the Ratnagiri district of the state of Maharashtra. Dabhol was an important seaport and trading centre in the 15th and 16th centuries.

The echo of the whisper is heard not once or twice, but 7 to 10 times in succession.

Magical Echoes  of Gol Gumbaz

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