Gol Gumbaz, Bijapur | History. Stories. Architecture

The tomb of Mohommad Adil Shah at Bijapur / Vijaypura, better known as the Gol Gumbaz is the second largest free-standing dome in the world and the largest in India. Its sheer size will fill you with awe. How was this dome created and why this specific design choice? All will be revealed when you watch this episode. We guide you through the intricacies of the architecture of Gol Gumbaz telling you stories you may never have heard before. We explain the science behind its creation in a way no one has before. And tell you about its history you may not be aware of at all. The masjid, the naqqarkhana, the whispering gallery, the wazookhana, the meteorite hanging above its doorway and the massive dome – nothing is exempt from our gaze, and you shall get a first class guided tour through the monument. Timing: 6 am to 5:40 pm Ticket Prices: Rs.25 for Indians, 20 if purchased online. Rs.300 for non-Indians Other Episodes in the Bijapur Series Ibrahim Rauza:    • Ibrahim Rauza, Bijapur | History. Stories....   Jamiya Masjid:    • Jamiya Masjid, Bijapur | History. Stories....   Bara Kaman:    • Bara Kaman, Bijapur | History. Stories. Ar...   Mahals of Bijapur:    • Gagan Mahal | Anand Mahal | Saat Manzil & ...   Acknowledgements: Out of the Skies, Under the Earth by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/reappear/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/