09 March 2013

Ibrahim Rauza (Roza)





Ibrahim Rauza is located in Bijapur, Karnataka, India.

The Ibrahim Rauza, one of the popular heritage monuments in Bijapur was constructed by Ibrahim Adil Shah II and he was buried in Ibrahim Rauza after his death in 1627. It was constructed in the first half of the 17th century, according to the historical records. This huge structure of Bijapur dynasty contains the tombs of Ibrahim Adil Shah II, the fifth king of the dynasty and his wife Taj Sultana.

There is a common believe that the structure was an inspiration for Shajahan to construct the world famous Taj Mahal in Agra, India.