Who commissioned the Bibi Ka Maqbara and when was it built?
Prince Azam Shah commissioned the Bibi Ka Maqbara in 1660. The construction of the mausoleum took place between 1668 and 1669 C.E.
Questions about Bibi Ka Maqbara
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Where is the Bibi Ka Maqbara located and what is its current status?
The Bibi Ka Maqbara is located in the city of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, formerly known as Aurangabad, in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is currently maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India.
Who is buried inside the Bibi Ka Maqbara and when did she die?
Dilras Banu Begum, posthumously known as Rabia-ul-Durrani, is buried inside the Bibi Ka Maqbara. She died on the 8th of October 1657 after giving birth to her fifth child.
Who designed the Bibi Ka Maqbara and what materials were used?
The Bibi Ka Maqbara was designed by Ata-ullah and engineered by Hanspat Rai. The structure uses marble brought from mines near Jaipur and basaltic trap for the walls up to the base of the dome.
Why is the Bibi Ka Maqbara also called the Taj of the Deccan?
The Bibi Ka Maqbara is called the Taj of the Deccan because it bears a striking resemblance to the Taj Mahal. It was built to rival the Taj Mahal, the mausoleum of Aurangzeb's mother Mumtaz Mahal.