Question

Discuss the art and architecture features of the gol gumbaz,bijapur in detail

Answer 1

in Gujarat many of the structure s h o w e d r combination of Hindu and Muslim styles of architecture architecture in the Deccan had a d e f i n i t e Persian influence as many of the rules of the Brahmani Kingdom came from Persia example are the Jama Masjid in gulbarga a the Gol Gumbaz in Bijapur and the, Mohammed Adil Shah the Gol Gumbaz has one of the largest d o m e s in the world

Answer 2

Explanation:

• The Gol Gumbaz in Bijapur is a crypt of Mohammad Adil Shah, the Sultan of Bijapur. It was beautifully designed by Yaqut of Dabul with a blend of Dravidian and Indo-Islamic architecture with beautiful Persian and Mughal styled architectural nuances.
• Its most unique feature is the central circular dome, built on megalithic principle, the second largest next to St. Peter’s Basilica, and erupted on a huge podium.
• The dome is the largest single structure with a covered dome and structurally strengthened with pendentives, circular arches, and cornice, which are all unique architectural wonders.
• The Gol Gumbaz architecture is also a scientific wonder with acoustics playing a great part – in the ‘whispering gallery’, the echoes are reflected multiple times and even a small sound can be heard across the dome.
• It also has a bijilipathar that protects the building from lightning. The Gumbaz has seven-story octagonal shaped towers around its four corners.
• Each story is with arched windows and openings. Being such an architectural wonder, the Gol Gumbaz is aptly called as the ‘The Taj Mahal of South India’.