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Bibi ka Maqbara : The Taj of Deccan

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Bibi Ka Maqbara, Front view  I  Image by Tejaswee Many of the rulers that emerged in India, built various historical structures in the contemporary style of architecture. But, due to some reasons, a lot of those structures were away from fame. The tale of Bibi Ka Maqbara in Aurangabad is somewhat similar. Created a few centuries ago, this building bears witness to the artifacts of the past. Aurangabad, a city in Maharashtra is blessed with a rich heritage. Well-known Ajanta-Ellora Caves are located near this city. Many tourists come to Aurangabad and visit these fascinating artworks. Bibi Ka Maqbara is one of those tourist places that play an important role in the tourism industry of Aurangabad. Maqbara is located at a distance of almost 3 km from the core area of Aurangabad city. Right now Maqbara seems to be on arid land but it was built on the bank of Khamb river. This monument was built following the Mughal Architecture technique and has a heritage of over 350 years. It is believed