Q. Who built the ‘Gol Gumbaj’ at Bijapur, famous for the world’s second largest dome and the whispering gallery?
Answer: Muhammad Adil Shah
Notes: Gol Gumbaz, the world's second-largest dome, is a mausoleum for Muhammad Adil Shah, built in 1656 by architect Yaqut of Dabul. It has a 44-meter diameter and features a whispering gallery. The complex includes a mosque, dharamshala, and museum, highlighting the Adil Shahi dynasty.

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