BIBI KA MAQBARA

It is the tomb of Begum Rabia Durani, wife of Emperor Aurangzeb. Due to its similar design, it is popularly known as the mini Taj of the Deccan. Inspired the Taj Mahal, it was built as the final resting place of Begum Rabi’a Daurani. Close to the begum’s tomb is the unmarked grave of her devoted nurse. it was designed and built by Ata Ullah whose name is engraved on its door. The Maqbara stands in the middle of a spacious and formally planned Mughal garden with axial ponds, fountains, water channels, broad pathways and pavilions. Frequent visitors are flights of chattering parrots.

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