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The construction of the Gol Gumbaz in Bijapur began in 1632 and was completed in 1653. How many years did the construction take?

medium 2 marks Class 7 · History · Rulers and Buildings
Answer
21 years

The correct answer is 21 years — Therefore the construction took 21 years.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify the start year as 1632.
  2. Identify the completion year as 1653.
  3. Subtract the start year from the completion year: 1653 - 1632.
  4. Calculate the result: 21.
  5. Therefore the construction took 21 years.
Common mistake: Adding instead of subtracting the years

Concept tested: Duration of architectural projects

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