INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

GS History Modern India
Q.

Consider the following pairs:

1. Deva Raya II : Vittala Swamy & Hazara Ramaswamy Temples

2. Mohammad Adil Shah: Gol Gumbaj & Whispering Gallery

Which of the pair(s) given above is/are correctly matched?

Explanation:
  • Hazara Ramaswamy Temples is located inside the royal enclosure area of the city of Vijayanagara historical town of Hampi. HAZARA RAMASWAMY TEMPLE referred to as the Ramachandra temple, The temple is dedicated to Lord Rama. It was built by Devaraya II.
  • Gol Gumbaz is the mausoleum of king Mohammed Adil Shah, Sultan of Bijapur. Construction of the tomb, located in Vijayapura (formerly Bijapur), Karnataka, India, was started in 1626 and completed in 1656. The name is based on Gola gummata derived from Gol Gombadh meaning "circular dome". It follows the style of Deccan architecture.

Thus. Option C is Correct.

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