The Bibi Ka Maqbara, the burial place of Aurangzeb’s wife, Rabia-ud-Durrani near Aurangabad city is an imitation of which of the following monuments? 

The correct answer is Taj Mahal at Agra.

Key Points

• Bibi Ka Maqbara 
  • Bibi Ka Maqbara in Aurangabad is a magnificent mausoleum.
  • It exhibits exceptional architectural beauty. 
  • It was constructed in 1668-69 by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
  • It was constructed as a memorial to his first wife Rabia-Ul-Daurani aka Dilras Banu Begum.
  • It is a fine example of Mughal architecture.
  • Bibi Ka Maqbara is located on a raised square platform that is 19 feet high. 
  • Four minarets, each with a height of 72 feet and featuring 144 stairs that lead to the top, stand at the four corners of the platform.
  • There is also a mosque to the west of the structure. 
  • The portion up to the dado level and the dome are constructed in marble while the rest of the tomb features basaltic trap construction.
  • Bibi Ka Maqbara is one of the finest structures and a top tourist attraction in Aurangabad. 
  • It is often referred to as the Dakkhani Taj or the Taj of Deccan as it was modeled on the iconic Taj Mahal. 

Additional Information

• Jama Masjid at Delhi - The Masjid-i Jehan-Numa, commonly known as the Jama Masjid of Delhi, is one of the largest mosques in India. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1650 and 1656.
• Safdarjung's Tomb at New Delhi - Safdarjung's Tomb is a sandstone and marble mausoleum in Delhi, India. It was built in 1754 in the late Mughal Empire style for Nawab Safdarjung. 
• Humayun's Tomb at New Delhi - Humayun's tomb is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun in Delhi, India. The tomb was commissioned by Humayun's chief consort, Empress Bega Begum, in 1558, and designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas and his son, Sayyid Muhammad, Persian architects chosen by her.