Showing posts with label Islamic architecture. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Islamic architecture. Show all posts

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.

Gol Gumbaz





Gol Gumbaz is located in Bijapur, Karnataka, India.

The tomb of Mohammed Adil Shah which was constructed in the 17th century by the seventh ruler of Adilshahi dynasty.

The significant feature of the Gol Gumbaz is its central dome which stands without the support of pillars. Also the central dome of Gol Gumbaz is the second largest dome in the world after the dome of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.

The place is 530 kilometers away from Bangalore, India.