Bibi Ka Maqbara Located at Begumpura, Aurangabad, Maharashtra , India

' Mughal Era Special '



These Are some pictures of Commemorative Stone and Beautiful building of The tomb of  Bibi Ka Maqbara (Dilras Banu Begum posthumously known as Rabia-ud-Daurani ) Located at Begumpura, Aurangabad, Maharashtra , India. It bears a striking resemblance to the famous Taj Mahal of Agra, the mausoleum of Aurangzeb's mother, Mumtaz Mahal. Because of the strong resemblance, it is also called The Dakkhani Taj (Taj of The Deccan). An inscription found on the main entrance door mentions that this mausoleum was designed and erected by Ata-ullah, an architect and Hanspat Rai, an engineer in Hijri 1071 (1660-61 A. D). Ata-Ullah was the son of Ustad Ahmad Lahauri, the principal designer of the Taj Mahal Agra. It is believed to have been constructed by Prince Azam Shah in memory of his mother.


It is written on The commemorative Stone of Bibi Ka Maqbara Located at Begumpura, Aurangabad, Maharashtra , India


'Bibi Ka Maqbara'

'The beautiful mausoleum of Aurangzeb's wife, is believed to have been constructed by Prince Azam Shah in memory of his mother Rabia-Ul-Durrani alias Dilras Bano Begum between 1650-57 A. D. An inscription on the main entrance door mentions that this mausoleum was designed and erected by Ata-Ulla, an architect and Hanspat Rai  , an engineer in Hijri 1071 (1660-61 A. D). As the mausoleum architecture resembles Taj Mahal of Agra, it is known as "Taj of Deccan" . According to The "Tawariq Namah" of Ghulam Mustafa, Bibi Ka Maqbara is said to have cost Rs 668203.7 ( Rupees  Six lac sixty-eight thousands Two hundred three and seven anas) in those days.
The mausoleum stands within an enclosed area measuring 458* 275 m approximately and is surrounded on all sides by a systematically planned Garden, with paved paths, channels of running water and fountains.
The mausoleum proper is built on a high square platform with four minarets at its corners and is approached by a flight of steps from all four sides from The ground level. The lower and upper body of The building is made up of pure Marble, decorated by beautiful carvings. Where The middle portion is of basaltic trap, covered with fine plaster, rendered with a Marble finish and adorned with stucco work. A flight of step descends into The body of The mausoleum where The actual grave is surrounded with Marble screen of exquisite design. The octagonal gallery running around The lowering interior enables imposing view of The grave below. The towering interior of The grave has a Central dome, pierced with windows of trellis work and The accompanying panels with flowers are as delicate as anything found in Agra.'

Pictures Gifted by Inderjeet Singh Ji