Just what makes this mausoleum so damn good? Find out! Photograph: Shutterstock Gol Gumbaz is one of the finest examples of Indo-Islamic architecture in South India. The structure of this mausoleum is ...

Mohammed Adil Shah was the 7th ruler of Adil Shahi Dynasty. It is believed that Adil Shah wanted a mausoleum similar to Ibrahim Rauza, his father's tomb. z It took almost 20 years to complete the ...

Gol Gumbaz, the tomb of Mohammed Adil Shah, Sultan of Bijapur, is located in Bijapur, Karnataka. The name means 'circular dome', and the tomb indeed has one of the biggest domes in India, with a ...

History has the power to shock and awe the witness. Without warning, the jaw-dropping sight of the Gol Gumbaz surprises the visitor to Bijapur as they drive through the Karnataka road. From afar, the ...

An inner view of the dome. Photo by Mohammed Ayazuddin Patel An inner view of the main dome. Photo by Mohammed Ayazuddin Patel Stucco work inside the Shor Gumbaz. Photo by Mohammed Ayazuddin Patel A ...

If you thought that the Taj Mahal was the only tomb worth visiting in India, think again. These grand tombs are more than just resting places; they are architectural marvels that speak of a glorious ...

The Gol Gumbaz in Vijayapura, India has a reputation for being a suicide spot. Two people have died there in the past few months, and the authorities are worried about more people ending their lives ...

Considered the most beautiful building in the world, Taj Mahal nonchalantly dismisses other ancient constructions across the Indian subcontinent. This was evident as I recently ventured into the ...

Earlier known as Vijaypura (the City of Victory), Bijapur has a long-standing history that dates back to the 11th and 12th centuries. It was founded by the Chalukyas, and then later ruled by the Adil ...