Hidden Secrets of Bibi ka Maqbara- Theme and Design behind “Bibi-ka-Maqbara”
The Mughal architecture in India had reached its
zenith during the reign of Shah Jahan, the well-known and great builder. He
built magnificent palaces, mosques, mausoleums, forts and gardens in various
places in India. The technology of architecture had reached its highest peak
during this period. The most important and necessary criteria of a piece of
architecture lies in its utility, stability, beauty[1] and
that it must be massive, strong and composed of substantial fabric and above
all the entire structure should be pleasing to the eyes. The Mughal rulers had
grasped well the key-point of architectural aestheticism.[2] It
would not be a mere mass of some material haphazardly assembled, presenting an ugly
and irksome finish. The Mughals knew that the lofty, beautiful and gorgeously
ornamented buildings inculcate feelings of grandiose and splendour and evoke
that sense of wonder which is the source of all aesthetic experience.[3]
Hence they laid emphasis on building wonderful edifices, tombs, mosques and
palatial mansions, which would be unique and the likes of which did not exist anywhere
else. They deeply understood the philosophy hidden behind huge and magnificent
construction. The Deccani Kings were of the view that the Maqbara was solely built
by Prince Aurangzeb whereby his persona became enormous. As a matter of fact,
the Maqbara was financed and built by Dilras Banu Begum herself under the
guidance and support of Prince Aurangzeb. At the time of the construction of
the Maqbara Dilras Banu Begum was alive and present at Aurangabad. In those
days there was a common practice, to build one’s last house (Maqbara) in one’s
own lifetime.
Dr Shaikh Ramzan
M.A., M.Ed., PhD (History) Researcher
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