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🕌 Ibrahim Rauza Bijapur – Taj Mahal of the Deccan! | Hidden History of Karnataka | Ibrahim Adil Shah Tomb

The Ibrahim Rauza, also known as the Ibrahim Rawza, (lit. 'Ibrahim's tomb') is a funerary complex featuring a mausoleum, a mosque and extensive gardens, located in Bijapur (now Vijayapura), in the state of Karnataka, India. The buildings are very similar in style, with a fountain between them. Following the example of many Indo-Islamic monuments, the buildings are raised on a plinth within an enclosed gated space. The complex was built in 1036 AH (1626/1627 CE) by Taj Sultana, the wife of Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II.[1] The construction process reflects the magnificence of the building that took more than eight years to finish. It is by far one of the most remarkable artistic achievements of the Adil Shahi dynasty, who established a Sunni Sultanate in Bijapur in the 15th century and ruled for almost two hundred years.
Ibrahim Rauza Because of its magnificent skyline, the Ibrahim Rauza complex became commonly known as "The Black Taj Mahal"[2] or "The Taj of the South".[3] The complex is a Monument of National Importance,

History

Ibrahim Adil Shah II, the sultan this complex was named after, was one of the great patrons of art and architecture in Bijapur. During his reign, Bijapur reached its peak in terms of economic and artistic development.[4][5] Since the sultan was buried in this outstanding complex, it was long thought that he was also its patron. However, the Persian inscriptions on the mausoleum's walls reveal that the complex was built by his wife Taj Sultana either originally for herself or for her husband.[6][7] Yet, with the early death of Ibrahim Adil Shah II and his daughter Zehra Sultana and their entombment in her mausoleum, the complex was transformed into a family mausoleum, where another four family members were also buried later.[6]
Taj Sultana was the second wife of Ibrahim Adil Shah II. However, she was probably aiming at establishing her position as the primary queen of Ibrahim Adil Shah II by embarking on building this masterpiece.[7] Moreover, Taj Sultana's son, Muhammad, eventually reached the throne at the age of fourteen, after a fierce rivalry with his half-brother.[8] Therefore, after the death of her husband, Taj Sultana, who held the foremost position of the Queen Mother, must have sealed her position in the court and become even more powerful.[8]
Not only do the inscriptions mention Taj Sultana as the actual patron, but also the emphasis given to her across the inscriptional programme suggests that she might have built the mausoleum for herself.[6] While Ibrahim Adil Shah II and Zehra Sultana were commemorated in a couple of lines, the inscriptions dedicated to Taj Sultana are distributed in three locations, each about six lines long.[6] However, most of the Quranic verses mention the Prophet Ibrahim, the sultan's namesake, indicating the centrality of Ibrahim Adil Shah II in the complex.


Workers and craftsmen:

The overseer of the complex's construction work was also mentioned in the inscriptions. His name was Malik Sandal, an Abyssinian eunuch who rose up the military ranks and became a prominent figure in Ibrahim Adil Shah's court.[8][6] Malik Sandal was thought to be involved in designing the complex, although recent scholarship has positioned him as only the overseer of the project or the "sar-i kar".[6] He was extremely loyal to Taj Sultana and he continued to manage the project even after her death. He is also thought to have contributed a sum of his own money towards the completion of the complex, according to an interpretation of two Persian lines in the mausoleum. The lines say "She spent one and a half lakh huns, but nine hundred more were added thereto," [6] which Hutton interpreted as Sandal adding nine hundred huns of his own money.[6]
Since the inscriptions took the lead role in ornamenting this complex, the calligrapher's signature was also inscribed on its walls. His name was Sayyid Naqi al-Din al-Husaini, and he signed his name several times either in square or triangular frames in various locations in the complex




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Ibrahim Roza: The Taj Mahal of the Deccan

In this video, explore the hidden history of Ibrahim Roza, its architectural secrets, and the love story behind this majestic tomb and mosque complex. Join us as we uncover the beauty, mystery, and legacy of Bijapur’s pride — the Ibrahim Roza.

📍 Location: Bijapur (Vijayapura), Karnataka
🎥 Watch till the end for breathtaking views and unknown facts




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