The tomb was built in 1659 by the famous architect, Yaqut of Dabul. The structure consists of a massive square chamber measuring


The tomb was built in 1659 by the famous architect, Yaqut of Dabul. The structure consists of a massive square chamber measuring nearly 50 m (160 ft) on each side and covered by a huge dome m (142 ft) in diameter making it among one of the largest dome structures in world. The Dome is the second largest one in the world which is unsupported by any pillars.


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Location: Bijapur, Karnataka,India.
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