Gol Gumbaz, famous for its whispering gallery and one of the largest domes of its kind, stands in which city?

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Gol Gumbaz is at Bijapur, in Karnataka, and is the tomb of Mohammed Adil Shah.
Its dome rests on interlocking arches rather than on external buttresses, which is what allows the interior to be a single unbroken chamber.
The gallery running round the base of the dome carries a whisper across the whole width, which is what it is known for.

Worth noting

Charminar is the Hyderabad monument most often offered here, and it was built by Quli Qutb Shah — a different dynasty in a different city.

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