Why was Bibi Ka Maqbara built in Aurangabad?

Why was Bibi Ka Maqbara built in Aurangabad?

Bibi Ka Maqbara Aurangabad also known as Mini Taj Mahal or Dakhhani Taj. Maqbara means a Tomb. This historic tomb was built by 6th Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb’s son Azam Shah in 1678 in memory of his mother, Dilraj Banu Begum. It was made as a replica of Taj Mahal.

Which is the best description of Bibi Ka Maqbara?

The Bibi-ka-Maqbara is made of sandstone with plastered walls and stands at the centre of a huge enclosure engulfed by gardens and lawns. The high enclosure wall is interspersed with pointed arches and bastions. The mausoleum is positioned on a high platform with four minarets at its corners.

Who is buried in Bibi Ka Maqbara mausoleum?

In 1660, Aurangzeb commissioned a mausoleum at Aurangabad to act as Dilras’ final resting place, known as Bibi Ka Maqbara (“Tomb of the Lady”). Here, Dilras was buried under the posthumous title of ‘Rabia-ud-Daurani’ (“Rabia of the Age”). In the following years, her tomb was repaired by her son Azam Shah under Aurangzeb’s orders.

Why is the Bibi Ka Maqbara called the Dakkhani Taj?

Due to the strong resemblance, it is also called the Dakkhani Taj (Taj of the Deccan). The Bibi Ka Maqbara is the principal monument of Aurangabad and its historic city.