Bibi Ka Maqbara

Bibi Ka Maqbara is a tomb built by Prince Azam Shah, son of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, in the late 17th century as a loving tribute to his mother, Rabia Durrani. The comparison to the Taj Mahal has resulted in a general ignorance of the monument. It is situated in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. The tomb in itself represents the transition from the ostentatious architecture of Akbar and Shah Jahan to the simple architecture of the later Mughals.

The monument’s name translates literally to ‘Tomb of the Lady’, but has earned the nickname ‘poor man’s Taj’ because it was originally planned to rival the Taj Mahal (but was prevented from doing so due to budgetary constraints–Aurangzeb gave Azam Shah Rs. 7,00,000 only for the construction, where Taj Mahal’s cost was Rs. several crores)

Bibi Ka Maqbara or poor man tajmahal in Aurangabad,

entrance of the mini taj or bibi ka maqbara in Aurangabad, maharashtra

garden and pool outside the bibi ka maqbara or mini taj in maharashtra

tourists visiting the poor man taj or bibi ka maqbara

the tomb hall in the bibi ka maqbara

outer walls of bibi ka maqbara

muslim or muhal art in the poor man taj

Bibi Ka Maqbara in Aurangabad, Maharashtra

The Bibi Ka Maqbara is in Aurangabad in Maharashtra, India. It is a son's tribute to his mother and resembles the Tah Mahal in Agra. more info can be found here:

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