Which one of the following monuments has a dome which is said to be one of the largest in the world?
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- ATomb of Sher Shah, Sasaram
- BJama Masjid, Delhi
- CTomb of Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq, Delhi
- DGol Gumbaz, BijapurCorrect
Explanation
The correct answer is D because Gol Gumbaz, located in Bijapur, Karnataka, houses the tomb of Muhammad Adil Shah and features one of the largest free standing domes in the world. It is celebrated for its immense scale and unique architectural design, particularly the circular gallery inside the dome known as the Whispering Gallery, where even the slightest sound can be heard across the vast space. While the other listed monuments are architecturally significant, their domes do not match the massive diameter and structural scale of Gol Gumbaz.
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