07-09-2018 07:01 AM
Hi All,
Last week I visited "Bibi Ka Maqbara" - Taj Mahal of Deccan, so sharing some interesting information and few clicks.
"Bibi Ka Maqbara" is the sole illustration of the Mughal architecture in the Deccan Plateau was built in the model of Taj Mahal.
History
It was built by Azam Shah, son of Aurangzeb, in 1678 in memory of his mother, Dilras Banu Begum (posthumously known as Rabia-ud-Daurani). It bears a striking resemblance to the famous Taj Mahal, the mausoleum of his grandmother, Mumtaz Mahal.
Dilras was Aurangzeb's first wife and chief consort, as well as his favorite. She bore her husband five children. After giving birth to her fifth child, Muhammad Akbar, Dilras Banu Begum possibly suffered from puerperal fever, due to complications caused by the delivery and died a month after the birth of her son on 8 October 1657.
Construction
Bibi Ka Maqbara is believed to have been built between 1660 and 1661 C.E. The cost of construction of the mausoleum was Rs. 6,68,203.7
The mausoleum was intended to rival the Taj Mahal, but the decline in architecture and proportions of the structure (both due to the severe budgetary constraints imposed by Aurangzeb) had resulted in a poor copy of the latter.
Location:
Bibi Ka Maqbara is situated about 5 kms from the Aurangabad city.
How to Reach by Flight
The nearest airport is at Aurangabad, 11 kms. Aurangabad has a good national airport, which is well connected to major cities like Mumbai, Delhi & Hyderabad.
How to Reach by Rail
Aurangabad Railway station is nearest one to Bibi ka Maqbara, which is approximately 12 kms away.
How to reach by Road
You can take a public transport like city bus or alternative you can hire private car, there are plenty of tour operator you can avail service from.
07-09-2018 07:04 AM
Hi @Neminath,
That so interesting. Thanks for sharing your visited place. And am very interested in the historical places like this.
Regards,
Jafar pasha
07-09-2018 08:07 AM
Even though based on the Taj Mahal, It's still a beautiful monument, thanks for sharing @Neminath
07-09-2018 08:09 AM
Hey @Neminath,
That's an awesome post. Thanks for sharing this place with everyone. The temple is amazing and I'm sure your tips will be helpful to a lot of people.
07-10-2018 01:45 AM
You should visit Aurangabad, India where this place is located, you will find many such historical places in and around city.
07-10-2018 01:46 AM
@James8Arthur indeed this is a great place to visit.
07-10-2018 02:41 AM
Oooh! I'm sorry about that @Neminath. I didn't know that maqbara means mausoleum so thanks for letting me know!
07-10-2018 02:41 AM
Oooh! I'm sorry about that @Neminath. I didn't know that maqbara means mausoleum so thanks for letting me know!