Famed for having one of the biggest domes in the world, the mausoleum was commissioned by the Shah himself with the intention of it being more spectacular than the tombs of any of the Shahs before him. Gol Gumbaz in Bijapur, Karnataka is a beautiful monument built as the tomb of

King Mohammed Adil Shah, his wives, mistress, daughter and grandson. Taking a good 30 years to complete, Gol Gumbaz is a testament to the grandeur of the Adil Shahi era.
The name Gol Gumbaz is derived from Gola Gummata which means circular dome. The architecture is quite remarkable with influences from both Indo-Islamic and Dravidian cultures. Gol Gumbaz is surrounded by a picturesque garden that also houses a dharamshala, a mosque and few other buildings. The grand structure is the pride of the town of Bijapur and is one of the biggest single-chamber buildings in the world.