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Bibi Ka Maqbara

Aurangabad, India
Ranked #7 of 23 attractions in Aurangabad
3.5 of 5 stars 56 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings
Description: The "Tomb of the Lady" is a mini-Taj Mahal.
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New Delhi, India
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74 reviews 74 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
60 helpful votes 60 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

it is built exactly like the Taj mahal but is in a very bad shape the water in the fountains is dirty green and the walls are discolored and the building looks as it might collapse any moment this place needs restoration and the entry ticket is just rupees 5 they should maybe increase the price and utilize the money... More

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London
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

If you have not visited the Taj then go and visit this one (if you have time). But if you have seen the Taj be prepared to be sligthly dissapointed More

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Bangalore
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

This mausoleum was built for Aurangzeb's wife, by his son, trying to imitate one of the greatest wonder of the world. If you have already seen the Taj Mahal in Agra, then you will realize that this Maqbara is a poor imitation of it. The mausoleum is coated with plaster of paris unlike the white marble, beautifully adorning the Taj.... More

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Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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55 reviews 55 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

Structure is more or less like Tajmahal, though not as grand or big. Walls have fine paintings and art and Maqbara is surrounded by gardens. Front part is preceded by water fountain with parallel walk-way as in tajmahal. More

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Pune, India
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

We spent around 5-6 hours in this complex and the monument was mermerising. Even today when someone see the snaps of this place they think its the Taj Mahal. More

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Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

Splendor and Beauty are the words which spring up when we imagine of TajMahal at Agra but BIBI KA MAQBARA is just opposite of TajMahal. This isolated place is visited by few tourists only and the nominal fee of 5 rs per head collected by the govt is not spend on the maintenance of the building at least. On first... More

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Pune, India
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

It is a poor replica of Taj Mahel. The place is really ill-maintained. If the maintainance improves, it might look better. The apporach the this place is very difficult. More

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Bangalore, India
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

A "mini Taj Mahal" this is a pale imitation of the Taj. The best view is of the monument set against the waterway. The gardens are extensive and well maintained - enough to relax awhile there. More

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Portsmouth Hants
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012

Well worth seeing as it is a small version of the Taj Mahal but not as beautiful. More

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jaipur
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

An extremely poor cousin of the incomparable Taj. Hardly anything to see. No garden to speak of nor any fountain. However seems to be a favourite place for tourist sight seeing buses to halt. Very crowded. More

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