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Mini Taj Mahal Aurangabad Maharashtra

Here’s a clear guide to Bibi Ka Maqbara a famous historical monument in Aurangabad (now officially Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar), Maharashtra:

-What is Bibi Ka Maqbara?

Bibi Ka Maqbara is a Mughal-era mausoleum in Aurangabad, Maharashtra built in memory of Dilras Banu Begum, the wife of Emperor Aurangzeb. It was commissioned by her son, Prince Azam Shah, in the late 1660s and completed around 1668-69. The design was by architects Ata-ullah and Hanspat Rai.

Because its white dome and symmetrical garden layout resemble the Taj Mahal in Agra, it is often called the “Taj of the Deccan” or Mini Taj Mahal.

- Architecture & Layout

-Style: Mughal architecture with charbagh (formal garden) layout. 

-Main Features:  Central marble tomb on a raised platform with four corner minarets, water channels, fountains, and landscaped gardens. 

-Materials:White marble was brought from  Jaipur  for the mausoleum. 

 A  mosque is located within the complex, added later by later rulers, though regular prayers are no longer held.

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Visiting Information

Location: Begumpura, Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar), Maharashtra 431001/431004, India.

-Timings:-

-Generally open  daily

 Most sources say 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, but some listings and visitor info show broader hours (e.g., from early morning until around 9 – 10 PM).

-Entry Fee:

-Indian citizens and SAARC/BIMSTEC nationals: approx ₹25 (some online prices slightly lower).

-Foreign tourists: approx ₹300.

-Suggested Time to Spend:- Around 1.5 – 2.5 hours  to explore the gardens, take photos, and see the interior.

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How to Reach

-By Air: Nearest is  Aurangabad Airport (~10 km).

-By Train: Aurangabad Railway Station (~5–6 km)

-By Road: Cabs, auto-rickshaws, or local buses to the  Begumpura  area.

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 Best Time to Visit

-October to March pleasant weather for walking around the gardens. 

Visiting around sunset gives beautiful lighting on the marble, and locals often enjoy the site in the early evening.

-Nearby Attractions

You can combine this visit with other Aurangabad sights like:

-Aurangabad Caves

-Ellora Caves (UNESCO site)

-Daulatabad Fort

-Jama Masjid and local markets

-Quick Facts

- Built around  1668 CE by  Prince Azam Shah  in memory of his mother.

- Often called the Taj of the Deccan.

-Constructed with marble from  Jaipur.

 मैं आज आपको मीनी ताजमहल के बारे मे बताने और कुच फोटोग्राफ दीखाता हु | बीबी के मक़बरे का निर्माण मुग़ल बादशाह औरंगजेब ने, अंतिम सत्रहवीं शताब्दी में करवाया था। इतिहासकारों के अनुसार इस मक़बरे का निर्माण मुग़ल बादशाह औरंगज़ेब ने अपनी पत्नि दिलरस बानो बेगम की याद में बनवाया था। इन्हें राबिया-उद-दौरानी के नाम से भी जाना जाता था। यह ताज महल की आकृति पर बनवाया गया था। यह औरंगाबाद, महाराष्ट्र में स्थित है। यह मक़बरा अकबर एवं शाहजहाँ के काल के शाही निर्माण से अंतिम मुग़लों के साधारण वास्तुकला के परिवर्तन को दर्शाता है। ताजमहल से तुलना के कारण ही यह उपेक्षा का कारण बना रहा। मुघल काल के दौरान यह वास्तु औरंगाबाद शहर का मध्य हुआ करता था। इस मकबरे को ताज महल की फूहड़ नकल भी कहा जाता है। जो कि ओरंगजेब की वास्तुकला को दर्शाता है।

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