Question

Gol Gumbaz was constructed during the reign of ___________ .

• A. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Bahmani Sultans
• B. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Mughals
• C. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Guptas
• D. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Qutb Shahi Sultans

Answer 1

The correct option is A <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Bahmani Sultans

Gol Gumbaz was constructed by the Brahmani sultans in the year 1656. The name was derived from Gola gummata meaning circular dome. Bijapur was the capital of the Brahmani sultans and the Gol Gumbaz was constructed as a sign of their wealth and resources.