The most famous structure known as Gagan Mahal among the Deccan Sultanate period buildings is located in Bijapur, Karnataka. Bijapur was the capital of the Adil Shahi dynasty. The Gagan Mahal was built by Ali Adil Shah I around 1561 and served as a royal palace and audience hall.
'Gagan Mahal' is an Architectural Glory ascribed to
Asked in KPSC KAS Prelims 2014 · Topic: Provincial Dynasty of North India and Deccan Province (Five Deccan Sultanates (Ahmadnagar, Bijapur, Golconda, Bidar, Berar))
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Answer: A. Adil Shahis
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