Inner view of of Bibi Ka Makbara, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India

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Bibi Ka Maqbara is a maqbara built by Prince Azam Shah, son of Emperor Aurangzeb, in the late 17th century as a loving tribute to his mother, Dilras Bano Begam. The monument's name translates literally to 'Tomb of the Lady', but has earned the nickname 'poor man’s Taj' because it was made to rival the Taj Mahal. 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 comparison to the Taj Mahal has resulted in a general ignorance of the monument. This Monument is also called as Dakkhani Taj.

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Size: 3396px × 5074px
Location: Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
Photo credit: © Mukesh Jagtap / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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