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@fraenkly - UnsplashBibi Ka Maqbara Masjid
📍 From Entrance, India
Bibi Ka Maqbara Masjid is a Mughal structure located in the city of Aurangabad in Maharashtra, India. It is often referred to as the "Mini Taj Mahal" due to its resemblance to the iconic Taj Mahal. Built in 1660 in memory of Dilras Banu Begum, the wife of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, the structure is composed of marbles, mosaic and intricate calligraphic carvings. The massive dome atop the structure is surrounded by four smaller one and the entrance is framed with two small minarets. The courtyards are decorated with carved teak and iron latticework and the interior walls are painted with floral designs. Bibi Ka Maqbara is a great place to experience the magnificence of Mughal architecture. Especially impressive is the intricate detail and craftsmanship in the stone and marble works. Going inside the building, viewers get to view many smaller structures, carvings and impressive artwork adding to its magnificence. With its white and green surrounding, it is a great site to see and one of the many tourist attractions in Aurangabad.
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