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	Gol Gumbaz, Gol Gumbaz in Bijapur, Gol Gumbaz Karnataka, Monuments of Karnataka, Historical Monuments of Karnataka, ...
		Gol Gumbaz, Gol Gumbaz in Bijapur, Gol Gumbaz Karnataka, Monuments of Karnataka, Historical Monuments of Karnataka, Ancient Monuments of Karnataka
		The Gol Gumbaz, is not only the last resting place of Muhammad Adil Shah (AD 1626-56), the seventh ruler of the Adil Shahi dynasty, but also the landmark of Bijapur and the hallmark of the erstwhile Adil Shahi rulers.
		The Gol Gumbaz is an excellent example of Islamic architecture as seen in India in general and the Deccan region in particular.
	india.mapsofindia.com /culture/monuments/the-gol-gumbaz.html (951 words)

	Gol Gumbaz monument, Bahmani kingdom, Bijapur Architecture, Famous Monuments of India. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Gol Gumbaz monument, Bahmani kingdom, Bijapur Architecture, Famous Monuments of India.
		Gol Gumbaj, literally means the round dome, is the tomb of Mohammed Adil Shah (1627-56 AD), the 7th ruler of this dynasty.
		Gol Gumbaj is one of the biggest single chamber structures in the world.
	www.indiaprofile.com /monuments-temples/golgumbaz.htm (907 words)

	Bijapur Holiday,Bijapur India Holiday,Karnataka Holiday Destination,Bijapur Holiday Travel in India (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		The majestic Gol Gumbaz is the main allure of this city.
		Gol Gumbaz monument was constructed by the Adil Shahi rulers during 15th and 17th century and many other places of historical, cultural and architectural interest.
		Gol Gumbaz is the famous tomb of Mohammed Adil Shah, a major holiday attraction of the city.
	www.indiasite.com /karnataka/bijapur (1507 words)

	Gol Gumbad - Gol Gumbaz Bijapur - Gol Gumbad In Bijapur - Gol Gumbaz Of Bijapur - Gol Gumbaz
		The Gol Gumbad is 124 feet in diameter.
		Gol Gumbad situated in Bijapur district of Karnataka is the second largest dome in the world.
		The architecture of Gol Gumbad is unique in the sense that the four minarets themselves are the staircases, leading to the top dome.
	www.culturalindia.net /monuments/gol-gumbad.html (329 words)

	Gol Gumbaz monument - Bijapur Architecture, Gol Gumbaz the second largest dome in the world, Gol Gumbaz
		The Gol Gumbaz (also called Gola Gummata in Kannada) of Bijapur is one of the famous monuments in Karnataka.
		The Gol Gumbaz is considered as the second largest dome in the world, next in size to St. Peter's in Rome.
		Gol Gumbaz was built by Mohammed Adil Shah (ruled 1627-1657), the seventh ruler of Adil Shahi dynasty.
	www.karnatakavision.com /gol-gumbaz.php (150 words)

	Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Gol Gumbaz
		Gol Gumbaz is the mausoleum of Muhammad Adil Shah II (1627-57) of the Adil Shahi dynasty of Indian sultans, who ruled the Sultanate of Bijapur from 1490 to 1686.
		Henry Hinton, a photographer from Britain was one of the first to record the splendid beauty of Gol Gumbaz.
		The Gol Gumbaz, a grand mausoleum of Muhammad Adil Shah, though a structural triumph of Deccan architecture, is impressively simple in design, with a hemispherical dome, nearly 44 mts in external diameter, resting on a cubical volume measuring 47.5 mts on each side.
	www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Gol_Gumbaz (612 words)

	Bijapur-eng
		Among them, Ibrahim Rauza entombing the 6th sultan Ibrahim, and Gol Gumbaz, entombing the 7th Muhammmad are well-known.
		Ibrahim Rauza is situated in the western outskirts of Bijapur and Gol Gumbaz is in the east end within the city walls.
		This mosque is built in the southeast part of Bijapur city and it is one of the largest remains of the Adil Shahi Dynasty.
	www.ioc.u-tokyo.ac.jp /~islamarc/WebPage1/htm_eng/bijapur-eng.htm (527 words)

	Gol Gumbaz,Gol Gumbaz Tour, India Gol Gumbaz, Monument in Karnataka, Monuments of south India
		The Gol Gumbaz is an enormous cube of stone and masonry, capped by a gigantic dome.
		Muhammad Adil Shah in 1656, the seventh ruler of the Adil Shah dynasty, built the Gol Gumbaz.
		Nearby the Nagar Khana, which resembles the Gol Gumbaz, is a museum.
	www.southindiatourshub.com /monuments-in-south-india/gol-gumbaz-tours.html (312 words)

	Bijapur Tourism - Gol-Gumbaz, Ibrahim Roza, Jamma Masjid (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		The magnificent Gol Gumbaz is the main attraction of this city.
		The imposing Gol Gumbaz or the Round Dome, which is to the eastern end of the walled city, is the main attraction of this city.
		Ibrahim Roza, which is on the western outskirts of the city, is a beautiful tomb built by Adil Shah II for his queen.
	www.bijapur.org /tourism.html (921 words)

	Bijapur Tourism - Gol-Gumbaz, Ibrahim Roza, Jamma Masjid (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		If Ibrahim Rouza was the last word in delicate, decorative and luxurious magnificence, Gol Gumbad is its antithesis with its virility of conception, magnificent proportions and austere simplicity.
		It was erected with the object of creating awe and amazement in the mind of the spectator by means of its immense scale and majestic bulk.
		By inserting windows in the open arches of the upper floor, the Nagarkhana in front of Gol Gumbad is converted to house a museum.
	www.bijapur.org /monuments/gol_gumbaz.html (408 words)

	The Hindu : Karnataka / Bijapur News : Toy-train project at Gol Gumbaz shelved
		It discussed the existing and proposed schemes to tap the tourism potential with the officials from the district administration and the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
		The committee asked ASI officials to refer the architecture of Gol Gumbaz to the Institute of Engineers, Kolkata, to find out its aesthetic value and the science behind the echo it produced.
		The Assistant Superintendent of Archaeology, Vishveshwaraiah, told the committee members the mud-roads within the Gol Gumbaz compound needed to be upgraded.
	www.hindu.com /2004/10/07/stories/2004100701590300.htm (474 words)

	city information of bijapur, karnataka, india (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Think of Bijapur and the first thing that comes to mind is the Gol Gumbaz - the tomb of Mohammed Adil Shah.
		Gol Gumbaz boasts of the second largest dome in the world.
		Wandering round the Ara-killa, the Anand Mahal, the Mehtar Mahal, the Bara Kaman, the Gagan Mahal, the Amin Durgah, the Asar Mahal, the Chota Asar, the Faroukh Mahal, the Jahaz Mahal, the, Jod Gumbaz...
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	Gol Gumbaz Travel Guide,Travel to Gol Gumbaz Monument Karnataka,Travel Info on Gol Gumbaz India (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Bijapur, is a well developed city, recognized for its ancient monuments representing South Indian style of architecture.
		Gol Gumbaz is a major holiday attractions in Bijapur.
		Bijapur located 530-km north-west of Bangalore, was known as "The city of Victory" during the reign of Chalukyas.
	www.indiasite.com /karnataka/bijapur/golgumbaz.html (614 words)

	Questions of the Week
		Bijapur City is the head quarters of the district and is located 530 km northwest of Bangalore.
		Bijapur is famous for the monument Gol Gumbaz.
		Another attraction at the Gol Gumbaz is the Whispering Gallery, where even minute sounds can be heard clearly 37 metres away.
	www.shishubharati.org /common/archivequestions/qow_june_14_06.htm (500 words)

	Bijapur, Information about Bijapur, Bijapur in Karnataka
		The main attractions in Bijapur are the architectural, especially Islamic architecture like the Gol Gumbaz.
		The word Gol Gumbaz literally means round dome, is the most famous attraction in Bijapur.
		The Gol Gumbaz is the tomb of Mohammed Adil Shah (1627-56), the seventh ruler of Adilshahi dynasty.
	www.indovacations.net /english/Bijapur_about.htm (1178 words)

	Gol Gumbuz in Bijapur, Monument of Bijapur Karnataka, Whispering Dome of India, Architectural Monuments in Karnataka, ...
		Gol Gumbuz in Bijapur, Monument of Bijapur Karnataka, Whispering Dome of India, Architectural Monuments in Karnataka, Tombs of Karnataka, South India Monuments
		Gol Gumbaz, situated in Bijapur is an astounding engineering feat.
		The beauty and excellence of this dome must be experienced at least once in a lifetime.
	www.indiantravelportal.com /karnataka/monuments/gol-gumbaz.html (297 words)

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		It is the treasure-trove of some of the finest specimens of the Mughal architecture and is often referred to as “the Agra of the South”.
		In fact, begin your trip of this historical city with the Gol Gumbaz.
		Gol Gumbaz - The dome is the second largest in the world, 124 feet in diameter.
	www.ndtvtravels.com /xtopspot.asp?topspot=Bijapur (797 words)

	city guide, city tour, travel destinations in india - Goamit Holidays
		The main attraction in the city is Gold Gumbaz or the Rounded Dome, located in the eastern end of the walled city.
		The most important attraction in Bijapur, Gol Gumbaz is an architectural wonder and the largest dome in the world.
		Though Gol Gumbaz is a better-known structure, the most splendid structure in Bijapur is, however, the Ibrahim Roza and the accompanying mosque.
	www.goamit.com /cityguide_bijapur.html (1426 words)

	Agra of the Deccan - Deccan Herald - Internet Edition (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		The clip-clop of the horse is heard loudly as my tonga approaches Gol Gumbaz at the crack of dawn.
		The dome of Sultan Muhammad Adil Shah’s mausoleum, the Gol Gumbaz (1656), is second only to the largest at St Peter’s (42 m) in Rome.
		At the other end of the city, the delicacy of the Ibrahim Rauza (a mosque and tomb), is feminine in contrast to the Gol Gumbaz with its masculine lines.
	www.deccanherald.com /deccanherald/aug162005/spectrum951302005815.asp (823 words)

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		The ground floor was the Durbar Hall and the first floor is the private residence of the royal family.
		There is a museum maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India in front of the Gol Gumbaz.
		Gol Gumbaz Garden, Jhansi Lakshmi Bai Park, Netaji Park.
	www.tourmyindia.com /states/karnatka/bijapur.html (693 words)

	Aihole, Badami, Pattadakal and Bijapur India, Lad Khan Temple, Temple of Durga, Bhuthanatha Lake, Virupaksha Temple, ...
		Lad Khan Temple, Temple of Durga, Bhuthanatha Lake, Virupaksha Temple, Malik-e-Maidan, Jami Masjid, Gol Gumbaz...
		The Gol Gumbaz, the great mausoleum of Ibrahim's successor, Muhammad Adil Shah III (1626-56), is also an acoustical marvel; in the Whispering Gallery of its vast dome the softest sound will carry 75 meters (246 feet) and more.
		The Gol Gumbaz houses the tombs of Muhammad Adil Shah, his wife, daughter and favourite court dancer.
	www.4to40.com /discoverindia/places/index.asp?article=discoverindia_places_aihole (1175 words)

	1Up India > India > Karnataka > Bijapur > places to see in visitors paradise, bijapur, karnataka
		Gol Gumbaz : 1 km literally meaning the 'round dome', it is the tomb of Mohammed Adil Shah (1627-56), the 7th ruler of this dynasty.
		The ground floor was the Durbar Hall & the first floor, now in ruins, was the private residence of the Royal family.
		Museum & Art Gallery : There is a museum maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India in front of the Gol Gumbaz.
	www.1upindia.com /states/karnataka/bijapur/visitor-paradise.html (967 words)

	Bijapur (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		A picture of the Gol Gumbaz (Tomb of Muhammad Adil Shah) at Bijapur.
		The dome of the Gol Gumbaz is second largest in the world.
		The dome combined with gaps in the flooring which leads to a basement, provides a unique acoustics inside the gumbaz.
	www.craveservices.com /photos/bijapur.htm (114 words)

	The Hindu : Karnataka / Bijapur News : Proposal for `sound and light' system at Gol Gumbaz submitted to Centre
		BIJAPUR: The district administration has submitted a fresh proposal to the Union Tourism Ministry for the establishment of a "sound and light" system at the complex of Gol Gumbaz.
		The "Heritage Walk" event is part of a series of programme initiated by the district administration in association with other departments on the occasion of the 350th anniversary of Gol Gumbaz, he added.
		Bijapur city alone has 90 protected monuments of national importance under the ASI where as there are only a few in Dharwad, he said.
	www.hindu.com /2006/03/19/stories/2006031905900300.htm (494 words)

	Travelling Around : Whispers and Echoes in the Gol Gumbaz, Stephan Mandl blogs on sulekha, Travel blogs, Stephan Mandl ...
		Still, Gol Gumbazâs most striking feature can be reached by narrow winding staircases in one of the corner towers.
		These lead up to a 3m wide gallery, which is 33m from the ground, the Whispering Gallery, which is said to carry a message across 38m and duplicate it 11 times.
		Despite the naughty boys and a guard constantly asking for donations, there reigned a special, detached atmosphere that we were glad to discover.
	stephan-mandl.sulekha.com /blog/post/2005/06/whispers-and-echoes-in-the-gol-gumbaz.htm (1616 words)

	Chor Gumbaz yet to steal its way to fame - Deccan Herald - Internet Edition (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		In a city known as the City of Domes, Chor Gumbaz may not be as well-known as the others.
		While a monument in its own right, Chor Gumbaz is not as beautiful as the Gol Gumbaz in Bijapur nor is there any information available about it.
		Even as one moves around the Gumbaz, the names of lovers and couples etched along its walls point to the lack of historical consciousness and respect for monuments of value among us.
	www.deccanherald.com /deccanherald/may292005/state1936482005528.asp (563 words)

	India City Guide - Bijapur
		The Adil Shahs had broken away from the Muslim Bahamanis who had ruled parts of south India, to establish their kingdom in the northwest part of Karnataka.
		Bijapur’s most famous monument is the Gol Gumbaz.
		Inhabiting the other end of the town is the Ibrahim Roza, quite at the other end of the stylistic spectrum from the Gol Gumbaz.
	www.indiacityguides.com /bijapur.htm (486 words)

	India City Guide - Badami (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Bijapur has scattered remnants of its legacy, most famously the gigantic mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah called the Gol Gumbaz.
		The Nakkar Khana museum, the Asar Mahal (palace) with its lovely frescoes, the Sherza Burj (Lion Gate) with an enormous 55-ton cannon are among the amazing structures around the Gol Gumbaz.
		At the other end of town is the Ibrahim Roza, at the other end of the stylistic spectrum from the Gol Gumbaz.
	www.indiacityguides.com /badami.htm (461 words)

	South India Temples
		A remarkable feature of this monument is the whispering gallery that runs round the interior of the dome on a level with its springing, and hangs out from the walls into the building.
		Contact Us In front of this building are arranged many of the old cannon collected from the city's fortifications.
		The collections exhibited in nine improvised chambers in the upper storey, include inscribed slabs, sculptures, paintings, manuscripts, sanads, Persian and Arabic caligraphy, textiles, china and earthenwares, wooden carvings, coins, arms and weapons and some pieces of shining coloured tile mosaics with chromatic, geometric and floral designs.
	www.south-india-tour-packages.com /gol-gumbaz.html (527 words)

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