The iconic monument 'Gol Gumbaz' in Bijapur features a world-famous interior structural element known as:
A. The Hanging Pylon
B. The Whispering Gallery
C. The Crystal Portal
D. The Lattice Vault
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The interior dome of the Gol Gumbaz houses the 'Whispering Gallery'. Due to the building's acoustic design, even the softest sound made on one side can be clearly heard across the dome.
Explanation:
The 'Rajatarangini' (River of Kings), composed in Sanskrit by Kalhana in the 12th century, is highly regarded as one of India's earliest proper historical texts.
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