INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Bibi Ka Maqbara (English: “Tomb of the Lady") is a tomb located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. It was commissioned in 1660 by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s son prince Azim Shah in the memory of his loving mother Dilras Banu Begum (posthumously known as Rabia-ul-Durrani).

Detailed explanation-2: -The ‘Tomb of the Lady’, known as Bibi Ka Maqbara was built by Aurangzeb in Aurangabad as a memorial of his wife Rabia-Ul-Daurani alias Dilras Banu Begum.

Detailed explanation-3: -Situated about 3 km from the city is Bibi Ka Maqbara, the burial place of Aurangzeb’s wife, Rabia-ud-Durrani. It is an imitation of the Taj at Agra, and, due to its similar design, it is popularly known as the Mini Taj of the Deccan.

Detailed explanation-4: -Bibi Ka Maqbara is among the largest monuments built by Aurangzeb who was not fond of the idea of constructing monuments. As a result, there are only a few structures to his credit including this mausoleum. It is believed that Aurangzeb wanted this mausoleum to be as grand as his mother’s tomb, the Taj Mahal.