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BIBI-KA-MAQBARA
In 1679 A.D. Bibi-ka- Maqbara was built by the last of the Great Mughals, Emperor Aurangzeb, in memory of his wife, Rabiaud-Durrani. It is eight kilometres from the town. It was modelled on the Taj Mahal at Agra, the creation of Aurangzeb's father, shah jahan. However, it is a poor imitation. The exterior lacks in symmetry. The structure is topped by marble dome but the walls are of plaster. An octagonal screen of perforated marble encloses the tomb. The interior decoration has nothing comparability the great architectual wonder at Agra. Yet, Bibi-Ka-Maqbara has its own splendour and grace. A high wall with bastions runs around the edifice. The recesses have little minarets. The entrance leads to an arch and from theis point, a fine view of the structure ahead may be obtained. The pavements that lead to the mausoleum are flanked by oblong reservoirs.
Marathwada
In Maharasthtra, a historic city Aurangabad is a flourishing trade centre. The town's original name was ' Khidki' or window but later it was named after Aurangzeb (1659-1707 A.D.), the last of the Great Mughals. The city was alos named Fateh Nagar, after the name of Malik Ambar's son who the Prime Minister of Sultana Chand Bibi of Ahemad Nagar.
During the reign of Aurangzeb in Deccan, the city had the advantage of being the Mughal capital.
During the reign of Aurangzeb in Deccan, the city had the advantage of being the Mughal capital.
The death of Emperor Aurangzeb brought the city under Nizam-ul-Mulk who made it, his capital which was later on shifted to Hyderabad. After independence, Aurangabad came under the jurisdiction of the Goverment of India and today is a district under the Maharashtra state.
Aurangabad was the gateway to Deogiri and Pratisthan, the Daultabad and Paithan today.
Although it has a number of attractions of its own, the tourist values it mainly as the place from where they can visit Ellora and Ajanta caves. It is strongly advised to see them as after seeing Ajanta and Ellora anything is an anti climax.
'Himroo' is a special handicraft of Aurangabad. The handloom cotton or silk is interwoven with a typical variety of attractive designs which can be used as showls, blousepieces, bedcovers, tapestries and other furnishings. The showl have typical " carpet of flower" design.
During the reign of Aurangzeb in Deccan, the city had the advantage of being the Mughal capital.
During the reign of Aurangzeb in Deccan, the city had the advantage of being the Mughal capital.
The death of Emperor Aurangzeb brought the city under Nizam-ul-Mulk who made it, his capital which was later on shifted to Hyderabad. After independence, Aurangabad came under the jurisdiction of the Goverment of India and today is a district under the Maharashtra state.
Aurangabad was the gateway to Deogiri and Pratisthan, the Daultabad and Paithan today.
Although it has a number of attractions of its own, the tourist values it mainly as the place from where they can visit Ellora and Ajanta caves. It is strongly advised to see them as after seeing Ajanta and Ellora anything is an anti climax.
'Himroo' is a special handicraft of Aurangabad. The handloom cotton or silk is interwoven with a typical variety of attractive designs which can be used as showls, blousepieces, bedcovers, tapestries and other furnishings. The showl have typical " carpet of flower" design.
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