query: who built the bibi ka maqbara in aurangabad

pos: Bibi Ka Maqbara Bibi Ka Maqbara The Bibi Ka Maqbara (English:"Tomb of the Lady") is a tomb located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. It was built by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's son Azam Shah in the memory of his mother (posthumously known as Rabia-ud-Daurani). It bears a striking resemblance to the famous Taj Mahal, the mausoleum of wife of Shah Jahan. He had built the Badshahi Mosque at Lahore one of the largest Mosques in the world and the largest one at that time, as well as the small, but elegant, Pearl Mosque at Delhi. The comparison to the Taj Mahal has often obscured its

pos: Bibi Ka Maqbara Bibi Ka Maqbara The Bibi Ka Maqbara (English:"Tomb of the Lady") is a tomb located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. It was built by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's son Azam Shah in the memory of his mother (posthumously known as Rabia-ud-Daurani). It bears a striking resemblance to the famous Taj Mahal, the mausoleum of wife of Shah Jahan. He had built the Badshahi Mosque at Lahore one of the largest Mosques in the world and the largest one at that time, as well as the small, but elegant, Pearl Mosque at Delhi. The comparison to the Taj Mahal has often obscured its

pos: Bibi Ka Maqbara eldest son, Azam Shah, was so grieved that he had a nervous breakdown. It became Dilras' eldest daughter, Princess Zeb-un-Nissa's responsibility to take charge of her newborn brother. Zeb-un-Nissa doted on her brother a lot, and at the same time, Aurangzeb greatly indulged his motherless son and the prince soon became his best-loved son. In 1668, Prince Azam Shah commissioned a mausoleum at Aurangabad to act as her final resting place, known as Bibi Ka Maqbara ("Tomb of the Lady"). Here, Dilras was buried under the posthumous title of 'Rabia-ud-Daurani' ("Rabia of the Age"). The Bibi Ka Maqbara bears a

pos: History of Aurangabad, Maharashtra same year, Khan Jahan Bahadur erected a wall around Aurangabad to protect it against surprise attacks of the Marathas. It was done at the order of the Emperor, and cost rupees three lakhs. Two years later, the Emperor himself arrived at Aurangabad. Bibi Ka Maqbara is a monument built in 1660 by Aurangzeb's son, Azam Shah, as a loving tribute to his mother, Dilras Bano Begam. In 1692, he ordered a magnificent palace to be erected near the great reservoir to the north of the city - the ruins of which are now to be seen in the Killa Ark.

pos: Mughal architecture Additional monuments from this period are associated with women from Aurangzeb's imperial family. The construction of the elegant Zinat al-Masjid in Daryaganj was overseen by Aurangzeb's second daughter Zinat-al-Nissa. Aurangzeb's sister Roshan-Ara who died in 1671. The tomb of Roshanara Begum and the garden surrounding it were neglected for a long time and are now in an advanced state of decay. Bibi Ka Maqbara was a mausoleum built by Prince Azam Shah, son of Emperor Aurangzeb, in the late 17th century as a loving tribute to his mother, Dilras Bano Begam in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. The Alamgiri Gate, built in 1673,

pos: Indo-Saracenic architecture Akbar's Tomb. Shah Jahan was succeeded by his son, Aurangzeb, who had little interest in art and architecture. As a result, Mughal architecture suffered, with most artisans migrating to work under the patronage of local rulers. With no major architectural projects undertaken, the Mughal style rapidly declined. This decline was evident in buildings such as Bibi Ka Maqbara, built by Azam Shah, son of Aurangzeb. However, local rulers embraced the style, as they had emulated it during the respective reigns of Jahangir and Shah Jahan. The last architectural marvel produced during this waning period of Mughal rule was Safdarjung's Tomb,

pos: Dilras Banu Begum of Dilras' mother-in-law, Empress Mumtaz Mahal, who herself died in childbirth. Bibi Ka Maqbara was the largest structure that Aurangzeb had to his credit. In the following years, her tomb was repaired by her son, Azam Shah, under Aurangzeb's orders. Aurangzeb, himself, is buried a few kilometers away from her mausoleum in Khuldabad. Dilras Banu Begum Dilras Banu Begum ( 1622 – 8 October 1657) was the first wife and chief consort of Emperor Aurangzeb, the last of the great Mughal emperors after whom the empire began to decline. She is also known by her posthumous title, Rabia-ud-Daurani ("Rabia of

pos: Bibi Ka Maqbara Khan), who was the Viceroy of Gujarat. She married Prince Muhi-ud-din (later known as Aurangzeb upon his accession) on 8 May 1637 in Agra. Dilras was his first wife and chief consort, as well as his favourite. She bore her husband five children: Zeb-un-Nissa, Zinat-un-Nissa, Zubdat-un-Nissa, Muhammad Azam Shah and Sultan Muhammad Akbar. After giving birth to her fifth child, Muhammad Akbar, Dilras Banu Begum possibly suffered from puerperal fever, due to complications caused by the delivery and died a month after the birth of her son on 8 October 1657. Upon her death, Aurangzeb's pain was extreme and their

neg: Bibi Ka Maqbara crowned by a dome pierced with trellis works and accompanying panels decorated with flower designs. The structure is in the form of a hexagon, its angles ornamented with minarets. Bibi Ka Maqbara has featured in a number of documentaries and films. A part of the song "Jab Tak" from the famous movie of all times, was shot in Bibi Ka Maqbara and surrounding hills in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. India's most famous vlogger Nikhil Sharma aka Mumbiker Nikhil on YouTube recently visited Bibi Ka Maqbara with his friends Shanice and Shobhit.￼ Bibi Ka Maqbara The Bibi Ka Maqbara (English:"Tomb of the

neg: Dilras Banu Begum Aurangzeb greatly indulged his motherless son and the prince soon became his best loved son. Three years after her death in 1660, Aurangzeb commissioned a mausoleum at Aurangabad to act as her final resting place, known as Bibi Ka Maqbara ("Tomb of the Lady"). It is notable that Aurangzeb never raised monumental edifices during his half-a-century reign, but made just one exception, that is, to build the mausoleum of his wife. Here, Dilras was buried under the posthumous title of 'Rabia-ud-Daurani' ("Rabia of the Age"). The Bibi Ka Maqbara bears a striking resemblance to the famous Taj Mahal, the mausoleum

neg: Bibi Ka Maqbara very own considerable charm. Due to the strong resemblance, it is also called the "Dakkhani Taj" (Taj of the Deccan). The Bibi Ka Maqbara is the principal monument of Aurangabad and its historic city. An inscription found on the main entrance door mentions that this mausoleum was designed and erected by Ata-ullah, an architect and Hanspat Rai, an engineer respectively. Ata-ullah was the son of Ustad Ahmad Lahauri, the principal designer of the Taj Mahal. Dilras Banu Begum was born a princess of the prominent Safavid dynasty of Iran (Persia) and was the daughter of Mirza Badi-uz-Zaman Safavi (titled Shahnawaz

neg: Aurangabad, Maharashtra Aurangabad, Maharashtra Aurangabad () is a city in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra state in India.The city is a tourism hub, surrounded by many historical monuments, including the Ajanta Caves and Ellora Caves, which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as well as Bibi Ka Maqbara and Panchakki. Khadki was the original name of the village which was made a capital city by Malik Ambar, the Prime Minister of Murtaza Nizam, Shah of Ahmadnagar. Within a decade, Khadki grew into a populous and imposing city. Malik Ambar died in 1626. He was succeeded by his son Fateh Khan, who changed the

neg: National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology Aurangabad National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology Aurangabad National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), Aurangabad is an institute in Aurangabad district, Maharashtra, India. It is affiliated to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University. The campus of NIELIT Centre, Aurangabad district, Maharashtra (formerly DOEACC Society, Aurangabad Centre) is inside the Dr B.A.M. University, Aurangabad district, Maharashtra. The site spreads over more than 18 acres. The Aurangabad Caves are near to the campus. The Soneri Mahal (Golden Palace), an ancient monument at the foot of the hills, is near to the center of the campus, while Bibi Ka Maqbara is at

neg: Aurangabad Airport via Mumbai however there is demand in CII/CMIA meeting to provide export facilities at Aurangabad Airport. 17. It is having CUTE(Common User Terminal Equipment) system for Check in. 18. There is huge space available for construction of hangars for aircraft. 19. Aurangabad Airport is having sufficient space for various Airlines offices and ticketing counters. 20. Airport Director - Sh. D.G. Salve. In the early 1990s, the Government of Maharashtra attempted to develop tourism in Aurangabad district (Ajanta, Ellora, Daulatabad and Bibi Ka Maqbara in Aurangabad city) but the project failed to take off. Late in the decade the government awarded

neg: Tourist attractions in Aurangabad, Maharashtra Tourist attractions in Aurangabad, Maharashtra Aurangabad is a historic city in Maharashtra state of India. The city is a tourist hub, surrounded by many historical monuments, including the Ajanta Caves and Ellora Caves, which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as well as Bibi Ka Maqbara and Panchakki. The administrative headquarters of the Aurangabad Division or Marathwada region, Aurangabad, is said to be a "City of Gates" and the strong presence of these can be felt as one drives through the city. In 2010, the Maharashtra Tourism Minister declared Aurangabad to be the tourism capital of Maharashtra. It is also one

neg: Bibi Ka Maqbara striking resemblance to the famous Taj Mahal, the mausoleum of Dilras' mother-in-law, Empress Mumtaz Mahal, who herself died in childbirth. Aurangzeb, himself, is buried a few kilometers away from her mausoleum in Khuldabad. Bibi Ka Maqbara is believed to have been built between 1668 and 1669 C.E. According to the "Tarikh Namah" of Ghulam Mustafa, the cost of construction of the mausoleum was Rs. 668,203-7 (rupees six lakh, sixty-eight thousand, two hundred three and seven annas) – Aurangzeb allocated only Rs. 700,000 for its construction. An inscription found on the main entrance door mentions that this mausoleum was designed and

neg: Aurangabad Cantonment in the Osmanpura side. Then the camp shifted to the area between Harsul and Bibi Ka Maqbara. Aurangabad Cantonment Board was established in 1890 under the Ministry of Defense for administration of the Cantonment area. In 1903, a treaty was signed between the British and the Nizam and it was decided to establish a proper Cantonment. All villages belonging to Bikaner Riyasat (namely Karanpura, Padampura, Kesarsinghpura and Konkanwadi) were transferred to the British. The area was approximately . In view of military convenience, an area of out of the above land was exchanged with an area of 1044 Acres of

neg: Aurangabad Caves few kilometers from the campus of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University and the Bibi-ka-Maqbara. Carved in the Sihaychal ranges, the Aurangabad caves somewhat have been overshadowed by the UNESCO World Heritage monuments of Ellora and Ajanta cave temples. Though its sculptures are comparable to Ajanta and Ellora, the caves are much smaller, more decrepit and less visited. Though in the 20th century, a few scholars started looking at these cave temples as a missing link between Ajanta and Ellora and also after an exhaustive study, were compelled to describe it as a " Sensitive remaking of life situated in time

neg: Maharashtra city in India attracts tourists from all over the world for its many attractions including colonial architecture, beaches, movie industry, shopping and active nightlife. Pune, called the cultural capital of Maharashtra, also attracts many visitors during the annual Ganeshotsav festival. The area around Aurangabad has many ancient and medieval sites including the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Ajanta and Ellora caves, the ancient fort at Devgiri/Daulatabad, and the Bibi Ka Maqbara in Aurangabad. The mountainous districts of Western Maharashtra are dotted with the ruins of hundreds of mountain forts from Deccan Sultanate and the Maratha empire eras respectively.These forts and

neg: Culture of Maharashtra The temples also blend themes from Hindu, Buddhist and Jain cultures. The temple of Vitthal at Pandharpur is the most important temple for the Varkari sect. Other important religious places are the Ashtavinayaka temples of Lord Ganesha, Bhimashankar which is one of the Jyotirling (12 important Shiva temples). Near Aurangabad are UNESCO World Heritage Sites and famous tourist attractions. Mughal architecture can be seen in the tomb of the wife of Aurangzeb called Bibi Ka Maqbara located at Aurangabad. Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra and has humid climate throughout the year. The Gateway Of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Shaniwar

neg: Government Medical College, Aurangabad to famous tourist attractions like Panchakki, Bibi Ka Maqbara and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University. The college is 4 km away from the Aurangabad Railway Station,1.5 km away from the central bus stand and 11 km away from the Chikkalthana Airport. The college was established on 15 August 1956, on the occasion of the 10th independence day of India. The college was started with 50 undergraduate students in a small Nizam Bungalow in the cantonment area of the city, while infectious, obstetrics & ophthalmology wards were located at Amkhas in the other part of the city. The foundation stone for

neg: Aurangzeb the Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque) in the Red Fort complex in Delhi. He ordered the construction of the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore. He also constructed a mosque on Benares. The mosque he constructed in Srinagar is still the largest in Kashmir. The structure of Bibi Ka Maqbara in Aurangabad, which now is a historical monument was constructed by the sons of Aurangzeb in remembrance of their mother. The inspiration came from Taj mahal as is quite visible from its architecture. The textile industry in the Mughal Empire emerged very firmly during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb and was

neg: Marathwada Institute of Technology Sites, as well as Bibi Ka Maqbara and Panchakki. Marathwada Institute of Technology (MIT ),offers wide range of courses for graduation level in faculty of - engineering & technology, management, architecture, science and nursing, for post graduation programs in engineering & technology, management, information technology, and architecture, for vocational level - polytechnic, vocational programs, industrial skill set programs and technical school level programs. Gramaudyogik Shikshan Mandal (GSM), Aurangabad is the parent trust of MIT, established in 1975 in Maharashtra, India, under the Bombay Public Trust Act. It is also registered under the Societies Registration Act. Over the last four decades,

neg: Aurangzeb In 1703, the Mughal commander at Coromandel, Daud Khan Panni spent 10,500 coins to purchase 30 to 50 war elephants from Ceylon. Aurangzeb was known to be of a more austere nature than his predecessors. Being religious he encouraged Islamic calligraphy. His reign also saw the building of the Lahore badshahi Mosque, and Bibi ka Maqbara in Aurangabad for his wife Rabia-ud-Daurani. The Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb is known to have patronised works of Islamic Calligraphy during his reign particularly Syed Ali Tabrizi. Unlike his father, Aurangzeb was not much interested in architecture. Aurangzeb constructed a small marble mosque known as

neg: Dilras Banu Begum Dilras Banu Begum Dilras Banu Begum ( 1622 – 8 October 1657) was the first wife and chief consort of Emperor Aurangzeb, the last of the great Mughal emperors after whom the empire began to decline. She is also known by her posthumous title, Rabia-ud-Daurani ("Rabia of the Age"). The Bibi Ka Maqbara in Aurangabad, which bears a striking resemblance to the famous Taj Mahal (the mausoleum of Aurangzeb's mother Mumtaz Mahal), was commissioned by her husband to act as her final resting place. Dilras was born a princess of the prominent Safavid dynasty of Iran (Persia), and was the

neg: Tourism in India by state the world – Sanjay Gandhi National Park. The Bibi Ka Maqbara at Aurangabad, the Mahalakshmi temple at Kolhapur, the cities of Nashik, Trimbak famous for religious importance, the city of Pune the seat of the Maratha Empire and the fantastic Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations together contribute for the Tourism sector of Maharashtra. Mangi Tungi in Nashik is a very important pilgrimage of the Jain community. The 108 ft tall Statue of Ahimsa at Mangi Tungi, the tallest Jain Statue in the world is attracting Jain devotees from around the world. This statue holds the Guinness world record for the tallest Jain

neg: Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University name was renamed as "Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University". The Seventh Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Osman Ali Khan had initially allotted 54 acres of land to Dr. B R Ambedkar for the establishment of the erstwhile Milind Mahavidyalaya. The university campus covers more than . The hills provide a picturesque background. The Aurangabad caves are embedded in the campus. The Soneri Mahal (Golden Palace), an ancient monument at the foot of the hills, is at the center of the campus, while Bibi Ka Maqbara is at the north side. Knowledge Resource Centre is the main library of the University. The

neg: Cultural activities of Maharashtra near Mumbai are UNESCO World Heritage Sites and famous tourist attractions. Mughal architecture can be seen is the tomb of the wife of Aurangzeb called Bibi Ka Maqbara located at Aurangabad. In 1708, the year following the death of Aurangzeb, Guru Gobind Singh the tenth spiritual leader of the Sikhs came over to Nanded, his permanent abode. He proclaimed himself the last living Guru and established the Guru Granth Sahib as the eternal Guru of the Sikhs. This elevates the reverence of Granth to that of a living Guru. A monument has been constructed at place where he breathed his

neg: Architecture of Maharashtra Therefore, several fortifications were built throughout the area, including Shaniwar Wada, Pratapgad, Raigad and Mangad. Shivaji built the Lal Mahal in Pune. The medieval Ahmednagar Sultanate built the Ahmednagar Fort, Tomb of Salabat Khan II and Bagh Rauza in Ahmednagar. The best example of Mughal architecture in Maharashtra is Bibi ka Maqbara built by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, which is a replica of the Taj Mahal. During Portuguese rule in Mumbai, several fortifications, including the Madh Fort and Castella de Aguada were built in the city.. During the British colonial era, European styles became prevalent, especially in Mumbai. The most significant

neg: Bahu Begum ka Maqbara Bahu Begum ka Maqbara Bahu Begum ka Maqbara is the Tomb of Queen Bride Begum Unmatuzzohra Bano alias Bahu Begum a memorial built for queen of Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula. Its one of the tallest buildings in Faizabad and is a notable example of non-mughal Muslim architecture. Sadly, this monument is a victim of neglect and is crumbling. The Mausoleum of Bahu Begum created by Nawab Suja-ud-Daula in the memory of his loving wife is famous for the creative architectural brilliance with which it was designed and constructed. Shuja-ud-daula's wife was the well known as Bahu Begum, who married the Nawab in

neg: Bibi Ka Maqbara is again built of marble. A fine plaster covers the basaltic trap and given a fine polished finish and adorned with fine stucco decorations. The mortal remains of Rabia Daurani are placed below the ground level surrounded by an octagonal jali pierced marble screen with exquisite designs, which can be approached by a descending flight of steps. The roof of this chamber that corresponds to the ground level of the mausoleum is pierced by an octagonal opening and given a low barricaded marble screen. This makes the tomb viewable from the ground level through this octagonal opening. The mausoleum is

neg: Bibi Ka Maqbara the centre of a huge enclosure measuring approximately 458 m. N-S X 275 m. E-W. Baradaris or pillared pavilions are located at the centre of north, east and western part of the enclosure wall. The high enclosure wall is crenellated with pointed arched recesses and bastions at regular intervals. The recesses are divided by pilasters, crowned with small minarets. The mausoleum is built on a high square platform with four minarets at its corners, which is approached by a flight of steps from the three sides. A mosque is found to the west of the main structure, a later addition

neg: Bahu Begum ka Maqbara treasure was Rs. 80 lakhs (eight million), which was a phenomenal, unimaginable fortune in the 1850s. This invaluable treasure was looted and despoiled by Colonel Hunt, a British army officer. Bahu Begum ka Maqbara Bahu Begum ka Maqbara is the Tomb of Queen Bride Begum Unmatuzzohra Bano alias Bahu Begum a memorial built for queen of Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula. Its one of the tallest buildings in Faizabad and is a notable example of non-mughal Muslim architecture. Sadly, this monument is a victim of neglect and is crumbling. The Mausoleum of Bahu Begum created by Nawab Suja-ud-Daula in the memory of his

neg: Bibi Ka Maqbara by the Nizam of Hyderabad, resulting in closure of the west entrance. Entry to the mausoleum is through a main entrance gate on its south, which has foliage designs on brass plate on wood covering from the exterior. After passing through the entrance a small tank is provided and a low profile screen wall leads to the main structure. The screened pathway has a series of fountains at its centre. The mausoleum is encased with marble up to the dado level. Above the dado level, it is constructed of basaltic trap up to the base of the dome; the latter

neg: Tourism in Maharashtra are internationally renowned for man-made caves and intricate carvings in them. Ellora is notable for having a unique monolithic vertically excavated building known as Kailasa temple, Ellora and Ajanta Caves is notably for Lord Buddha in stone. Ancient Buddhist life has been depicted in the delicate stonework. While Ajanta is completely Buddhist caves, Ellora caves belong to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism. Summers are not advisable for touring as temperatures can reach up to and above 44 degrees C during the day. There are other famous places of interest like Bibi Ka Maqbara (The Taj Mahal of Deccan), Daulatabad Fort, Panchakki,

neg: Bibi Ka Maqbara erected by Ata-ullah, an architect and Hanspat Rai, an engineer respectively. The marble for this mausoleum was brought from mines near Jaipur. According to Tavernier, around three hundred carts laden with marble, drawn by at least 12 oxen, were seen by him during his journey from Surat to Golconda. The mausoleum was intended to rival the Taj Mahal, but the decline in architecture and proportions of the structure (both due to the severe budgetary constraints imposed by Aurangzeb) had resulted in a poor copy of the latter. The mausoleum is laid out in a Charbagh formal garden. It stands at

neg: Bahu Begum ka Maqbara of Bahu Begum's death in 1815 till the annexation of Avadh, the city of Faizabad gradually fell into decay. The glory of Faizabad finally eclipsed with the shifting of capital from Faizabad to Lucknow by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula. Excerpts from the website www.columbia.edu The Nawabs graced Faizabad with several buildings, notable among them are the Gulab Bari, the Moti Mahal and the Bahu Begum ka Maqbara. Gulab Bari is a building standing in a garden surrounded by a wall, approachable through two large gateways. The tomb, built in 1816 from white marble, was an attempt to recreate the grandeur of the

neg: Bibi-Ka-Alam Bibi-Ka-Alam Bibi-Ka-Alam or Alam-e-Mubarak is an annual procession during Muharram. Bibi-ka-Alam, installed in the name of Imam Hussain, grandson of Muhammad and his third successor, at the Bibi ka Alawa at Dabirpura, Old City (Hyderabad, India) on the 10th day following Moharram. It is a Shia event. The procession starts at Alawa-e-bibi situated at Dabirpura and ends at Chaderghat. During the procession the devotees mourn the death by reciting Nauhey, (narrating the incidents occurred during 10th Moharram 60 Hijri in Karbala). The daughter of Mohammed, Fatima-e-Zehra, is called Bibi. The locality is known as "Mohalla Bibi Ka Alawa". Throughout the

neg: Bibi-Ka-Alam by the VII Nizam", Mir Osman Ali Khan, in the 1950s. Initially, the alam was carried upon an elephant named Hyderi, and now this job is done by Rajani, its calf. For some years another elephant, Hashmi, also carried the Alam. Rajani is also used during the Bonalu procession in the old city. Bibi-Ka-Alam Bibi-Ka-Alam or Alam-e-Mubarak is an annual procession during Muharram. Bibi-ka-Alam, installed in the name of Imam Hussain, grandson of Muhammad and his third successor, at the Bibi ka Alawa at Dabirpura, Old City (Hyderabad, India) on the 10th day following Moharram. It is a Shia event.

neg: Panchakki houses 2,500 books on various subjects related to history, law, medicine, Sufism, religion and philosophy in Arabic, penned by philosophers, saints and scholars in Urdu and Persian language Panchakki also houses the headquarters of the Waqf board of Maharashtra. Panchakki Panchakki (Marathi: पाणचक्की) , also known as the water mill,It is near to " Bibi ka makbara " ,takes its name from the mill which used to grind grain for the pilgrims. This monument located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, displays the scientific thought process put in medieval Indian architecture. It was designed to generate energy via water brought down from a

neg: Panchakki Panchakki Panchakki (Marathi: पाणचक्की) , also known as the water mill,It is near to " Bibi ka makbara " ,takes its name from the mill which used to grind grain for the pilgrims. This monument located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, displays the scientific thought process put in medieval Indian architecture. It was designed to generate energy via water brought down from a spring on a mountain. The building, attached to the dargah of Baba Shah Musafir a Sufi saint is located in a garden near the Mahmud Darvaza and consist of a mosque, a madrassa, a kacheri, a minister's house, a

neg: Bahu Begum ka Maqbara 1743 and continued to reside in Faizabad, her residence being the Moti-Mahal. Close by at Jawaharbagh lies her Maqbara, where she was buried after her death in 1816. It is considered to be one of the finest buildings of its kind in Avadh, which was built at the cost of three lakh rupees by her chief advisor Darab Ali Khan. A fine view of the city is obtainable from top of the begum's tomb. Bahu Begum was a woman of great distinction and rank, bearing dignity. Most of the Muslim buildings of Faizabad are attributed to her. From the date

neg: Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park 2004. The Champaner-Pavagadh heritage site is spread over an area of more than with a buffer zone of . In addition to the Primary Heritage Zone of , there are several other sites which include: Kabutarkhana, Maqbara, Maqbara Mandvi, Maqbara near Patidar Village, Malik Sandal Ni Vav, Hathikhana, Sindh Mata, Sikander Ka Reuza, Babakhan Ki Dargah, Nau Kuan Sat Vavdi, and Chandrakala Vav. The site is east of Baroda and south of Godhra, whose history is recorded from the 2nd century AD and which has many religious monuments of Gujarati Sultans (of Turkish descent), Rajputs, and Jains. It includes the

neg: Tomb of the Hakims Tomb of the Hakims Hakim's Tomb (; ""Hakeemon ka Maqbara"") is a 16th century tomb located in the city of Hasan Abdal, Pakistan, across from the Gurdwara Panja Sahib. The tomb complex also includes the Tomb of Lala Rukh, traditionally attributed to a Mughal princess. The tomb was built for two doctors ("Hakims") to the Mughal court, the brothers Hakim Abdul Fateh Gilani Masiuddin, and Hakim Humayun Khwaja Gilani. The tomb was ordered to be built by the Mughal emperor Akbar's minister and superintendent of construction, Khawaja Shamsuddin Khawafi. Khwaja had intended the tomb to be built for himself between

neg: Khawaja Shamsuddin Khawafi Khawaja Shamsuddin Khawafi Khawaja Shamsuddin Khawafi was Emperor Akbar's minister and superintendent of construction. His shrine named Hakimon ka Maqbara is located in Hasan Abdal, in Attock District. He built the fish pond and the tomb Gurdwara Panja Sahib between 1581 and 1583 AD on orders of Akbar. Attock Fort was also built between 1581 and 1583 under his supervision to protect the passage of the Indus. Khawaja Shamsuddin whom Pinheiro calls Xamardin (Vide the extract from his letter of r605 quoted in note 6, ch. XIX). Shamsuddin was appointed to the Punjab when Akbar set out for the Deccan

neg: Bibi-Ka-Alam representative or member of the Nizam family. It is believed that the practice of installing the alam is 434 years old, dating back to the Quli Qutb Shahi period. "For many centuries it was housed in a Qutb Shahi Aashoorkhana near Golconda Fort, but later was shifted to Bibi ka Alawa," Syed Hamed Hussain Jaffery, president of Andhra Pradesh Shia Youth Conference says. The important characteristic of the alam is that it is believed to contain a wooden plank on which Bibi Fatima, daughter of Muhammad, was given the final ablution. It also has six "diamonds and other jewellery gifted

neg: Faizabad minister had a nexus with former sports director Hari Om and former project manager R.D. Prasad and had deliberately delayed the construction of the 86 crore Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar stadium, paving the way for an escalation of costs to 1.50 billion. Gulab Bari: Literally meaning 'Garden of Roses', the tomb of Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula (third Nawab of Awadh), this place has a good collection of roses of various varieties set by the sides of water fountains. Gulab Bari also houses a maqbara (Mausoleum) of Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula in the campus. Bahu Begum ka Maqbara: (The Mausoleum of the Queen Bride) the

neg: Chand Bibi treacherous and spread the news that Chand Bibi was a quisling. Chand Bibi was then killed by an enraged mob of her own troops. After her death, and a siege of four months and four days, Ahmednagar was captured by the Mughal forces of Daniyal and Mirza Yusuf Khan. The tomb of Salabat Khan is wrongly known locally as "Chand bibi ka Mahal". Chand Bibi Chand Bibi (1550–1599 CE), was an Indian Muslim regent and warrior. She acted as the Regent of Bijapur (1580–90) and Regent of Ahmednagar (in current day Maharashtra) (1596–99). Chand Bibi is best known for defending

neg: Khawaja Shamsuddin Khawafi in 1598. He died at Lahore in 1600. He is said to have been a man "of simple manners, honest and faithful, and practical in transacting business" He was succeeded in his office by Zain Khan Koka. Renowned village Shamsabad opposite to Kamra the PAF base was developed by Khawaja Shamsuddin Khawafi in 1580's. Khawaja Shamsuddin Khawafi Khawaja Shamsuddin Khawafi was Emperor Akbar's minister and superintendent of construction. His shrine named Hakimon ka Maqbara is located in Hasan Abdal, in Attock District. He built the fish pond and the tomb Gurdwara Panja Sahib between 1581 and 1583 AD on orders

neg: Kohraa secrets about Poonam, Amit and various other people. The film was the second directorial venture of Biren Nag after the hit film "Bees Saal Baad" (1962). He had been art director of Guru Dutt productions such as "Chaudhvin Ka Chand" (1960), "Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam" (1962) and "CID" (1956). The role of Poonam was played by Thelma, an Anglo-Indian actress, who did small roles in film. The scene of the first wife's room, an all white set was built at Rajkamal Kalamandir in Mumbai. The song, "Yeh Nayan Dare Dare" was filmed on winding road to Mahabaleshwar, a hill station

neg: Rehman (actor) Dev Anand. Initially he played lead roles, but as time passed, he accepted supporting roles and made his mark in some hit films like "Pyaasa", "Chaudhvin Ka Chand" and "Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam" (in which he played a debauched zamindar, Chhote Sarkar), and "Waqt" which were some of his memorable roles, the first two with Guru Dutt, famous actor, producer, director. Rehman also did key roles in "Baharon Ki Manzil", "Gomti Ke Kinare", "Dushman" and "Holi Aayi Re". Rehman received four Filmfare nominations as Best Supporting Actor for "Phir Subah Hogi" (1958), "Chaudhvin Ka Chand" (1960), "Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam"

neg: Bibi-Ka-Alam is a protestation against the slaying of Zehra's son Hussain. Since long years it is a tradition of the mourners in the procession to chant these words. The historic ‘Bibi-ka-Alam’ taken out from the Ashoorkhana in Dabeerpura of old city is the star attraction of ‘Youm -e-Ashoora’, the tenth day of Muharram. It is also considered a living example of communal harmony for it draws people of different faiths. Hundreds of barefoot and bare-chested mourners from more than 40 ‘anjumans’, including a few from various parts of the country form part of the procession. The procession starts around noon from

neg: Bibi-Ka-Alam Bibi-ka-Alawa and culminates at Chaderghat in the evening, covering a distance of about five kilometres. En-route it stops for a brief period at the Ashoorkhana ‘Khadam-e-Rasool’ where the footprints of Muhammad are displayed. The next stop is the ‘Peeli gate, Purani Haveli, where one of the members of the Nizam's family offers a ‘dhatti’ to the alam. The third stop is the ; 'Alawa-e-Sartouq' near the Darulshifa playground. Here, women mourners are permitted inside the premises where a ‘matham’ is performed for a short period of time. The fourth stop is Azakhana Zehra, where a ‘dhatti’ is offered by a

neg: Mah Laqa Bai of the Deccan; the Nizam, ruler of Hyderabad, appointed her to the "omarah" (the highest nobility), and as a close affiliate at the court. In 2010, her memorial in Hyderabad, that houses her tomb, was restored using funds donated by the Federal government of the United States. Born as Chanda Bibi on 7 April 1768 in Aurangabad in the present-day Maharashtra. Her mother was Raj Kunwar – a courtesan who migrated from Rajputana, and father was Bahadur Khan, who served as a Mansabdar (military official) at Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah's court. Khan migrated from Delhi to Hyderabad Deccan where he

neg: Madurai Maqbara while Saalim hazrat was performing ablution in the premises of Kazimar Big mosque, madurai, a veiled lady appeared before him, and started reciting a Qasida "Anaz zehra Fatimatul Batooli", which means "I am Fatimah, The Zehra and Batool." Saalim hazrat believed that it could be either a jinn or Shaitan cheating him, and claiming to be his grand mother fatimah. knowing this, Bibi Fatimah, at the end of that Qasida recited these lines. "Ana bintur Rasooli wa lastu jinna. Wa ainal jinnu wash shaitaanu minna"ان بنت الرسول و لست جننا و اينل جن والشيطان منا, which means "I am the

neg: Abrar Alvi Ghulam". He last appeared on a poignant three-part documentary on Guru Dutt, reminiscing on his work and days with the Guru Dutt team. The documentary was produced by Channel 4 and is included in the extra features section of "Kaagaz Ke Phool" and "Chaudhvin ka Chand " DVDs as well. After his association with Guru Dutt and due to controversy regarding who actually directed "Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam", he was unable to give any notable directorial work. Abrar, however, continued to pen screenplay and dialogue for several movies, some of these were hits, such as "Professor", "Prince" etc. "Sahib Bibi

neg: Hazira Maqbara Hazira Maqbara The mausoleum known as Hazira at Vadodara, Gujarat, India; contains the tombs of Qutb-ud-din Muhammad Khan who was the tutor of Salim, son and successor of Akbar, and also that of his son Naurang Khan who held important offices in Gujarat under Akbar. Qutb-ud-din was uncle of Mirza Aziz Koka, a foster brother of Akbar and the Governor of Gujarat thrice in between 1573 AD to 1583 AD. He was killed in 1583 by Muzaffar Shah III, the last sultan of Gujarat Sultanate. Built on high octagonal platform with smaller gates on the cardinal directions and five arches

neg: Madurai Maqbara Madurai Maqbara Madurai Maqbara (; ) refers to the Dargahs of three Sufi saints: Mir Ahmad Ibrahim, Mir Amjad Ibrahim, and Abdus Salaam Ibrahim. The Arabic word "Maqbara", which means mausoleum, is derived from the word "qabr", which means grave. Though maqbara refers to the graves of all Muslims, it refers especially to the graves (Raula or Rauza) of religious figures or Waliyullahs who dedicated their life to Islam, striving to be true Muslims and training others to follow Islam as first preached by the Prophet Mohamed. In Madurai in southern Tamil Nadu there are many Dargahs of Waliyullahs, but

neg: Shuli bhanjan as if a carpet has been laid. Karavanda (Carissa spinarum) also called as ran-mewa is found ample towards end of summer typically May/June. During summer, one can also see flowering Palas (Butea frondosa) trees. Nice Datta Mandir (Temple) is recently built. The temple has abundant space for caring rituals. A good road is built and ample parking space is available. On the way to Shuli Bhanjan, one comes across Pariyon Ka Talab (Lake of fairy tale princess). One can spend some time here before starting their climb on to the mountains. Shuli bhanjan Shuli Bhanjan is a hill near Aurangabad,

neg: Bibi-binary numbers written in base two, Lapointe reasoned that one could also say "bi-binary" for base four, and thus "bibi-binary" for base 16. Its name may also be a pun, as the word "bibi" in French is slang for "me" or "myself"; various forms of word play were at the centre of Lapointe's artistic œuvre. In addition to unique graphical representations, Lapointe also devised a pronunciation for each of the sixteen digits. Using four consonants (HBKD) and four vowels (OAEI), one obtains sixteen combinations: HO, HA, HE, HI, BO, BA, BE, BI, KO, KA, KE, KI, DO, DA, DE, DI. To

neg: Bibi Maryam Mosque inception. Bibi Maryam Mosque Bibi Maryam Mosque is a masjid located in the Killarpul area of Narayanganj district in Bangladesh which was built under the period of Mughal intervention in around 1860. This masjid has been renamed in the 21st century as Killarpul Shahi Jame Masjid. In principle there are two major assumptions by the historians on the person who sanctioned the Masjid construction and history of its evolution. With respect to the first assumption one concerned source suggests that Nawab Shaista Khan, the Mughal Subahdar of Bengal who was active between 1664 and 1688 built it in a fortified

neg: Bibi Maryam Mosque Bibi Maryam Mosque Bibi Maryam Mosque is a masjid located in the Killarpul area of Narayanganj district in Bangladesh which was built under the period of Mughal intervention in around 1860. This masjid has been renamed in the 21st century as Killarpul Shahi Jame Masjid. In principle there are two major assumptions by the historians on the person who sanctioned the Masjid construction and history of its evolution. With respect to the first assumption one concerned source suggests that Nawab Shaista Khan, the Mughal Subahdar of Bengal who was active between 1664 and 1688 built it in a fortified complex

neg: B. Sohanlal Sohanlal: South) 1963 Parasmani (Master B.Sohanlal) 1963 Pyar Ka Bandhan (Master B.Sohanlal) 1963 Taj Mahal (dances Master B.Sohanlal: south) 1962 Aashiq (Master B.Sohanlal) 1962 Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (Master B.Sohanlal) 1961 Chaudhvin Ka Chand (Master B.Sohanlal) 1961 Aas Ka Panchhi (choreographer - as B. Sohanlal) 1961 Nazrana (Master B.Sohanlal) 1961 Passport (choreographer - as B. Sohan Lal) 1960 Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai (dance director - as Master B.Sohanlal) 1960 Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere (dance director - as B. Sohanlal) 1960 Kalpana (choreographer - as Master B.Sohanlal) 1960 Love in Simla (cMaster B.Sohanlal) 1959 Main Nashe Men Hoon

neg: Sufi saints of Aurangabad Shah Ahmedullah Qadri Jeelani. Urs at dargah is celebrated with great devotion and devotees and attends the urs from all the region from Aurangabad, Hyderabad etc. The silsila continued after him was named as Silsila e Nooriyah. Shah Unas Shah Unas Kadari flourished at Harsul in the time of Aurangzeb. He probably came from Constantinople, and belonged to the Kavas-jilar order of dervishes. Kanduri is a feast held in his honor. The elders of the "Kalbay Kadar ka fakir" come from Bidar to Siwar in the Baijapur taluka. The members of this order are often absorbed in silent meditation, with

neg: Tarn Taran Sahib include: Darbar Sahib Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji, Gurdwara Guru Ka Khuh (Gurdwara of the Guru's Well), Gurdwara Bibi Bhani Da Khuh, Gurdwara Takkar Sahib, Gurdwara Lakeer Sahib, Gurudwara Baba Garja Singh Baba Bota Singh, Gurdwara Jhulna Mahal, and Lalpur(Tapeana Sahib). The main religious hub at Tarn Taran Sahib is Sri Darbar Sahib Tarn Taran, built by Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji. The Gurdwara Sri Darbar Sahib Tarn Taran has the largest "sarovar" (holy tank) in the world. Gurdwara Darbar Sahib (Tarn Taran) - This gurdwara is an elegant, three-storeyed structure at the southeastern corner of the sarovar. Approached through

neg: Lal Darwaza Masjid, Jaunpur Lal Darwaza Masjid, Jaunpur Lal Darwaza Masjid (Red Portal mosque or Ruby Gate mosque) of Jaunpur, was built in 1447 by Queen Rajye Bibi and dedicated to Sayyid Ali Dawood Kutubbudin a saint. The Lal Darwaza Masjid was built with the palace of Bibi Raji, who was the Queen of Sultan Mahmood Sharqi, a ruler of the Sharqi Dynasty. The Lal Darwaza Masjid, Jaunpur was formed to serve as a private mosque for the Queen. Bibi Raji established a religious school in the area surrounding the Lal Darwaza in Jaunpur for all the local Muslim residents. The school (or Madrasa)

neg: Bari, India of other local structures. The world-famous national monuments which are in list of unesco world heritage site in India are also made up of Dholpur red stone which is extracted from Bari area in capital Delhi, like the Dehli Red Fort, Humayun Tomb (Humayun ka Maqbara) located in Nizamuddin East, Delhi. Bari Red stone was used in rebuilding of Agra Fort by Akbar. This red sandstone was extracted from Barauli, a village in Bari subdivision. The modern and future monument The Swaminarayan Akshardham (Delhi) Temple in New Delhi, is constructed entirely from Rajasthani pink sandstone. "On 17 December 2007, Michael

neg: Bibi Maryam Mosque is topped by a dome. Unlike the Bibi Maryam Masjid the shrine has retained all its architectural qualities despite undergoing conservation numerous times.It reflects the age during which it was built. After 1971 Liberation war substantial area of the Bibi Maryam complex has been consumed by Bibi Maryam Girls Primary School, for which a large part of the eastern and southern fortifications had to be demolished. The shrines and the masjid are located on elevated surfaces. Another building is located adjoining the fortified walls at the southern direction, which was the dwelling of the Nawab's soldiers who guarded the complex.

neg: Hasan Abdal Hasan Abdal Hasanabdal (Punjabi and ), frequently misspelt as Hassan Abdal, is a city in Attock District of Punjab Province in Pakistan, located 40 km northwest of the country's capital city, Islamabad. As home of the Gurdwara Panja Sahib, one of the most sacred sites in Sikhism, Hasan Abdal is an important pilgrimage destination. The city is also notable for its association with the 16th century Mughal Emperor Akbar - several monuments in the town date to the Akbar period, including the Mughal Gardens of Wah, Hakimon ka Maqbara, and Tomb of Lala Rukh. Hasan Abdal is also near the

neg: Tomb of Bibi Jawindi Tomb of Bibi Jawindi The Tomb of Bibi Jawindi () is one of the five monuments in Uch Sharif, Punjab, Pakistan, that are on the tentative list of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Dating to the 15th century, the shrine was built in 1493 by an Iranian prince, Dilshad, for Bibi Jawindi, who was the great-granddaughter of Jahaniyan Jahangasht, a famous Sufi saint. The site is located in the south-west corner of Uch, a historical city founded by Alexander the Great, in the Bahawalpr state and Punjab province of Pakistan. Uch, locally known as Uch Sharif, is known as the

neg: Bibi Maryam Mosque in the early 1680s. Nawab Shaista Khan is presumed to be Bibi Maryam's father by this source who named it as token of affection for her daughter after her premature demise and enshrined her in the complex. Meanwhile, the other piece of assumption advocates that Bibi Maryam was actually wife of IshaKha Masnad-E-Ala who built both the masjid and the Shrine in the aftermath of her death. The former opinion is much more concrete than the latter since the masjid architecture is absolutely that of Mughal style. It is also justified by the historians who have examined the used building

neg: Tomb of Bibi Jawindi of repair have further damaged the complex. The World Monuments Fund placed the structure on their Watch in 1998, 2000, and 2002 to gather international attention and obtained grants to conserve the tombs. Tomb of Bibi Jawindi The Tomb of Bibi Jawindi () is one of the five monuments in Uch Sharif, Punjab, Pakistan, that are on the tentative list of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Dating to the 15th century, the shrine was built in 1493 by an Iranian prince, Dilshad, for Bibi Jawindi, who was the great-granddaughter of Jahaniyan Jahangasht, a famous Sufi saint. The site is located

neg: Aisha Bibi Bartold was the first scientist to record and study the ruins in 1893. The Soviet Union built a protective glass shell to preserve the monument (c 1960) and used it for the education of students in Taraz and tourism. In 2002, the Republic of Kazakhstan paid Nishan Rameto to restore the Aisha Bibi and built the park infrastructure around it. Samanid mausoleum Aisha Bibi The Aisha-Bibi () is an 11th or 12th-century mausoleum for a noble woman located in the village of Aisha Bibi, west of Taraz, Kazakhstan on the Silk Road. It is locally famous as a monument to

neg: Maqbara are found therein. In Madurai, South Tamil Nadu, the term Maqbara usually refers to the Dargahs of three saints: Meer Ahmad Ibrahim Waliyullah Al Kabir, Meer Amjad Ibrahim Waliyullah As Saghir, and Syed Abdus Salaam Ibrahim Saalim Waliyullah. The graves of all three sheikhs are in the Kazimar big mosque (Periya Pallivasal) in the heart of Madurai city, the cultural capital of Tamil Nadu in South India. Maqbara The Arabic word Maqbara (مقبرة "mausoleum"; "plural": مقابر Maqâbir) is derived from the word Qabr, which means grave. Though maqbara refers to the graves of all Muslims, it refers especially to the

neg: Madurai Maqbara Saalim Hazrat got Bai'at (vow) from Sheikh Muhammad Saalih Moulana and embraced shadhiliyya. During the Period of these three Waliyullahs and Khalifaas after them, Fassiyatush Shadhiliyya sufi order started flourishing in various parts of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and in Sri Lanka. Madurai Maqbara Madurai Maqbara (; ) refers to the Dargahs of three Sufi saints: Mir Ahmad Ibrahim, Mir Amjad Ibrahim, and Abdus Salaam Ibrahim. The Arabic word "Maqbara", which means mausoleum, is derived from the word "qabr", which means grave. Though maqbara refers to the graves of all Muslims, it refers especially to the graves (Raula or Rauza) of

neg: Bahishti Maqbara Bahishti Maqbara Bahishti Maqbara (English: The Heavenly Graveyard), located originally in Qadian, India and then in Rabwah, Pakistan is a religious cemetery established by the Ahmadiyya Community as a directive from the community's founder Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, made known in his booklet "Al-Wasiyyat". Mirza Ghulam Ahmad established it in his will after he saw an angel showing him the place of his burial. In 1905, Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, founder of the Ahmadiyya Community wrote a publication titled "Al-Wassiyat" (English: The Will). In it, he describes establishing a cemetery for members of the community who are more spiritual than materialistic. At

neg: Maqbara Maqbara The Arabic word Maqbara (مقبرة "mausoleum"; "plural": مقابر Maqâbir) is derived from the word Qabr, which means grave. Though maqbara refers to the graves of all Muslims, it refers especially to the graves (Raula or Rauza) of religious figures or Waliyullahs considered to have dedicated their life to Islam, striving to be true Muslims and training others to follow Islam as preached by the Islamic prophet Muhammad. In Asian countries, maqbara also refers to the Dargah of Waliyullahs, Sufis, Sheikhs, Imams, Qutbs and Ghouses. There are a large number of Dargahs of Waliyullahs all over India, and their maqbaras

neg: Nagpur–Aurangabad–Mumbai express highway Nagpur–Aurangabad–Mumbai express highway The Nagpur–Aurangabad–Mumbai express highway is a functioning Maharashtra State Highway, as its area lies entirely in the state of Maharashtra, but is being built using National Express Highway standards. The project was approved on 23 Dec 1999, to be built in two phases. Major development started in late 2002. In Phase I, a four lane road was constructed. In Phase II, this road is being expanded to a six-lane highway with multiple service roads, tunnels, and flyovers. It is expected to be completed by 2019. The first phase of the highway project connects Nagpur and Aurangabad with

neg: Sarangpur, Madhya Pradesh years of age. Baz Bahadur and Rani Rupmati Ka Maqbara, the symbol of their love) is very famous tourist place in this town. 3rd Largest and Biggest MOSQUE in India(after Delhi and Bhopal MOSQUE) and 2nd Largest Biggest MOSQUE in Madhya Pradesh is also situated in Sarangpur named Shahi Jama Masjid. Bus service is available in Sarangpur. Sarangpur is served by Agra Mumbai Highway NH3. It is 126 km from Indore, the business capital of Madhya Pradesh. It is 160 km from Bhopal, the capital. The Sabarmati Express and Bina Nagda Passenger railway lines stop in Sarangpur and Indore to

neg: Bahu Begum ka Maqbara Taj Mahal at a cost of Rs 3 lakhs. The marble used almost 200 years ago still shines its brightest and provides the Mausoleum of Bahu Begum an aura of immortality. Rising up to 42 meters the tomb also affords views of the Faizabad town and its surroundings. This royal monument in memory of a dignified woman has been maintained well and even today the care taken by the Archaeological department is evident. In this tomb (Gulab bari) had been hidden the treasure of jewellery belonging to Begum Khurshid Mahal, the mother of Nawab Asaf-ud-daulah. The value of this jewellery

neg: History of Ahmednagar borders of Gujarat. In 1523, Bibi Mariam, the sister of Ismail Adil Shah of Bijapur, was given in marriage to Burhan and the nuptials were celebrated with great splendour. Asad Khan of Belgaum, the Bijapur envoy, in his master's name had promised to give Solapur as the princess' dowry. Ismail Adil Shah afterwards denied that he had authorised the cession of Solapur, and Burhan was induced to drop the demand and to return to Ahmadnagar. The Ahmadnagar dominions extended over the greater part of Berar and the whole of what was afterwards included in the Mughal Subha of Aurangabad, Galna,

neg: Thakar (tribe) Thakar (tribe) Thakar is a forward tribe of India. They are Rajput tribe originally living in areas of Maharashtra but now scattered all over india They are also called by other names like Thakar, Thakur, Ka Thakar, Ma Thakar (क ठाकर,म ठाकर) Ka Thakur and Ma Thakur (क ठाकुर,म ठाकुर). Thakars and Thakurs are Indo-Aryans and speak a dialect of Marathi. However, the surname Thakar (ठकार) belongs to the Deshastha Brahmin caste in Maharashtra. They are natives of Pune district but can be found in some nearby places of Maharashtra , including Aurangabad. They typically speak Marathi language. The Thakars

neg: Architecture of Bangladesh leading to a massive urban and economic expansion. He was a patron of the arts and encouraged the construction of majestic monuments across the province, including mosques, mausoleums and palaces that represented the finest in Mughal architecture. Khan greatly expanded Lalbagh Fort (also Fort Aurangabad), Chowk Bazaar Mosque, Saat Masjid and Choto Katra. He also supervised the construction of the mausoleum for his daughter Bibi Pari. Much of the terracotta temple architecture in Bangladesh dates to the late Islamic period and early British period during which wealthy Hindu zamindars commissioned these structures. The origin of the bungalow has its roots

neg: Guru Dutt "Baazi", "Pyaasa", "Kaagaz Ke Phool", "Chaudhvin Ka Chand" and "Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam" were the first of their kind in Hindi cinema. The only movie produced by Dutt that was considered a box office disaster was "Kaagaz Ke Phool", which is now a cult classic. He lost over Rs.1.7 million producing that film, a large amount by the standards of that time, which was more than recovered by his next project, "Chaudhvin Ka Chand". He never lost faith in his team or in the distributors of his films. Once a project was over, he would begin anew – with little

neg: Guru Dutt devastated. All subsequent films from his studio were, thereafter, officially headed by other directors since Dutt felt that his name was anathema to the box office. Dutt also influenced his box office smash hit "Chaudhvin Ka Chand". A Muslim love-triangle, the film starred Guru Dutt alongside Waheeda Rehman and Rehman. The film was directed by M. Sadiq and had its title track "Chaudhvin Ka Chand Ho" in a special colour sequence. This is the only time one can see Guru Dutt in colour. "Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam", a critically and commercially successful film, was directed by his protégé, writer Abrar

neg: Shakeel Badayuni also collaborated with Ravi and Hemant Kumar as well. His lyrics for the song "Husnwale Tera Jawab Nahin" and Ravi's music score both won Filmfare Awards for the hit film "Gharana". His other notable film with Ravi is "Chaudhvin Ka Chand" (1960), while "Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam" (1962) is his biggest hit with Hemant Kumar. The title song from "Chaudhvin Ka Chand", rendered by Mohammed Rafi, won Badayuni the Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist in 1961. Shakeel penned numbers for around 89 films. In addition, he wrote many popular "ghazals" sung by Begum Akhtar, and which are still sung by

neg: Architecture of Dhaka Aurangabad") is an incomplete Mughal palace fortress at the Buriganga River in the southwestern part of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Construction was commenced in 1678 by Prince Muhammad Azam during his 15-month-long vice-royalty of Bengal, but before the work could complete, he was recalled by Aurangzeb. His successor, Shaista Khan, did not complete the work, though he stayed in Dhaka up to 1688. His daughter Iran Dukht nicknamed Pari Bibi (Fairy Lady) died here in 1684 and this led him to consider the fort to be ominous. Ruplal House is a grand 19th century building or mansion in Old Dhaka, Bangladesh. It

neg: Taj Mahal, Bulandshahr on 9 November 2018 in a road accident. He was buried next to his wife in the Maqbara Yadgare Mohabbat Tajammuli Begum that he made in Kaser Kalan village of Bulandshahr. In 2016, it was featured in History TV18's TV show OMG! Yeh Mera India of Season 2, hosted by Krishna Abhishek. Taj Mahal, Bulandshahr Taj Mahal or Mini Taj Mahal or Qadri's Taj Mahal, officially known as Maqbara Yadgare Mohabbat Tajammuli Begum is a replica of the historic Taj Mahal of Agra located in Kaser Kalan, a small village in Bulandshahr of Uttar Pradesh, India. It was built by

neg: Sufi saints of Aurangabad fall sick. A large and elegant mausoleum was erected about 400 years ago at Wakla, by a Hindu convert, Bibi Bohra Khatum. It has seven tombs inside, with two smaller ones in two of the inner corners, and eighteen other tombs in the verandah. There is a story current that a certain person Achal Rao had two sons, Amai Rao and Yeswant Rao. Amai Rao became a Mahomedan, and he and his family are buried in this mausoleum. Mir Mahomed Shah etc. Mir Mahomed Shah of Badakshan was made killadar of Peotala fort by Aurangzeb. He belonged to the Vaisi

neg: Lalbagh Fort After Shaista Khan left Dhaka, it lost its popularity. The main cause was that the capital was moved from Dhaka to Murshidabad. After the end of the royal Mughal period, the fort became abandoned. In 1844, the area acquired its name as Lalbagh replacing Aurangabad, and the fort became Lalbagh Fort. For long the fort was considered to be a combination of three buildings (the mosque, the tomb of Bibi Pari and the Diwan-i-Aam), with two gateways and a portion of the partly damaged fortification wall. Recent excavations carried out by the Department of Archaeology of Bangladesh have revealed the

neg: Tomb of Syed Abid Tomb of Syed Abid The Tomb of Syed Abid is located on the grounds of the Delhi Golf Club complex, near Lal Bangla. The tomb was built in 1036 AH (c. 1626 CE). Sir Syed Ahmed Khan's seminal work on the monuments of Delhi, "Aasar Us Sanaadeed" mentions Syed Abid as an associate of Khan Dauran Khan, one of Shahjahan's leading soldiers. "Syed Abid Nawab Khan Dauran Khan ke rafiquon mein they. Kisi larai mein maarey gaye. Jab yah maqbara takhmeenan 1036 Hijri mutaabiq 1626 'eesavi key bana. Lal Bangla jo makaan mashhoor hai uskey paas yah maqbara hai. Saakht

neg: Zaidpur Zar-baqsh married Bibi Yadgaar Bano, daughter of Dawood Ghazi. Dawood Ghazi's "Mazaar" (mausoleum), the "Budhe Baba Ki Mazaar" is in Satrikh, Barabanki district. Ghazi Saiyyad Salar Masud (1015–1032CE), the son of Dawood Ghazi and Sitr-e-Mu’alla (the sister of the Sultan Mahmud Ghaznavi ), is entombed in Bahraich. Zar-basqh retired to a quiet spiritual life at the Dada Abdullah Ka Talaab well (known locally as the "Dada Dullan Ka Talab"). Later, a nearby village was founded and named Abdallahpur after Zar-baqsh. In 1089CE, Zar-baqsh set out on a three-year-long, holy pilgrimage to Mecca. In 493 Hijri (1099CE), he left again. In

neg: Biren Nag Biren Nag Biren Nag (1922-1964) was an acclaimed Indian film director and art director in Hindi cinema. Prior to taking up direction himself, he served as Art Director for four of the most beautiful films shot in Mumbai in the late 1950s and early 1960s:"Pyaasa" (1957) "Kala Pani" (1958) "Chaudhvin Ka Chand" (1960); and "Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam" (1962). He won a 1960 Filmfare Award for Best Art Direction for his work on "Chaudhvin Ka Chand" (1960). In 1962 he directed his first film, "Bees Saal Baad" a noirish ghost story also starring Waheeda Rehman and Biswajeet, which garnered him

neg: Jama Mosque, Aurangabad Jama Mosque, Aurangabad The Jama Masjid is a mosque built in 1612 AD, located near the Killa Arrak in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. It is historically significant because it was constructed in 1612 AD, very soon after the foundation of Aurangabad (then called "Khadki") by Malik Amber in 1610 AD. The mosque was later extended by Aurangzeb(R.H) in the year 1692 AD, it is one of the oldest mosques of Aurangabad which is still in good condition. The mosque was constructed by Malik Amber in 1612 AD, once he found the city Kharaki in 1610 AD, and when Malik Ambar died

neg: Sufi saints of Aurangabad Karim, who was born in H. 811 at 'Ambad, became the Rafai kaliph in H. 811, and died in H. 909. His fakirs inhabited the village of Fukrabad, a mile from 'Ambad; and a hill close by, on which he was fond of spending his time in meditation and prayer is called "Fukrabad-ka-pahar." The tombs of his mother and wife are also at Fukrabad, and are called respectively "Pirani Man" and "Bua Man." Offerings of sugar-candy and dates are made to the former. The Biabanis have a tradition that Ziauddin was on one occasion seen by a woman in a

neg: Sufi saints of Aurangabad are called "Miran-Summa-ka-garuri", and are followers of Miran Sum-ma, whose shrine is at Mirj Tajgaon near Kolhapur. Biabani order originated with a disciple of Nizamuddin Aulia(Delhi), called 'Abdullah', who interceded with the emperor Babar on behalf of certain Saiada, but without success. He then retired to Mandur and requested the governor to be allowed to dwell unmolested in the "Biabani" or desert, from which the order took its name. Abdul Karim Biabani(Ambad) The Biabanis of 'Ambad are descended from 'Abdul Karim the son of 'Abdulla. According to some writers, 'Abdul Karim and four of his relatives went to "Ambica" or

neg: Nachna Hindu temples allegiance to the Vakataka king Prithvisena. One theory identifies Vyaghradeva with the Uchchhakalpa king Vyaghra, but this identification is disputed. Nevertheless, the discovery confirms that Nachna region was geo-politically important in the 5th century, and it politically links this region to an era when Ajanta Caves were also being built. According to Pia Brancaccio, the artists who built the Aurangabad Buddhist Caves and the Nachna Hindu temples may have come from the same school because the "visual and design elements of cave 3 at Aurangabad display surprising similarities with images and ornamental patterns", particularly when compares the sculpture on Parvati

neg: Bibi-Heybat Mosque Bibi-Heybat Mosque The Bibi-Heybat Mosque () is a historical mosque in Baku, Azerbaijan. The existing structure, built in the 1990s, is a recreation of the mosque with the same name built in the 13th century by Shirvanshah Farrukhzad II Ibn Ahsitan II, which was completely destroyed by the Bolsheviks in 1936. The Bibi-Heybat Mosque includes the tomb of Ukeyma Khanum (a descendant of Muhammad), and today is the spiritual center for the Muslims of the region and one of the major monuments of Islamic architecture in Azerbaijan. It is locally known as "the mosque of Fatima", which is what Alexandre

neg: Sapru (actor) Sapru (actor) D. K. Sapru, commonly known as Sapru, (16 March 1916 – 1979) was an Indian film actor who worked as a character actor in Hindi cinema, noted for films such as "Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam" (1962), "Heer Raanjha" (1970) and "Pakeezah" (1975). Also, some of his other famous movies are " Kala Pani", "Dooj Ka Chand", " Tere Mere Sapne", " Humjoli", "Taj Mahal", "Jewel Thief" and a brief role in "Deewar". Born in Kashmir, he rose to prominence as a villain in the thrillers of the 1960s and 1970s, but by and large he performed a variety

neg: Mohiuddinagar Mohiuddinagar Mohiuddinagar is a block and a notified area in Samastipur district in the Indian state of Bihar, India. It derives its name from sufi saint Shah Afaq Mohiuddin. He was descendant of Shah Qasim Suleiman of Chunar. Earlier this area was known as Sheher Dharhara. There is a fort named Amina Bibi ka Quila commonly known as Fansighar. She was the wife of Shah Afaq and daughter of rebel Afghan general Shamsher Khan who was killed in battle of Ranisarai with Nawab Alivardi Khan. India census, Mohiuddinagar had a population of 13,764. Males constitute 52% of the population and

neg: Waheeda Rehman (1956). Later, she was seen in a series of successful films including "Pyaasa" (1957), "12 O'Clock" (1958), "Kaagaz Ke Phool" (1959), "Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam" and "Chaudhvin Ka Chand" (1961). Her other notable works include "Solva Saal" (1958), "Baat Ek Raat Ki" (1962), "Kohra" (1964), "Bees Sal Baad" (1962), "Guide" (1965), "Teesri Kasam", "Mujhe Jeene Do" (1966), "Neel Kamal" and "Khamoshi" (1969). Waheeda Rehman started her career in films in 1954 and her first successful films were the Telugu films "Jayasimha" (1955), "Rojulu Marayi" (1956) and Tamil film "Kaalam Maari Pochu" (1955). It was M.G.Ramachandran who offered her the song