Ibrahim Rauza

About this place

Travellers must visit Ibrahim Rauza which was constructed by Ibrahim Adil Shah II during 1580-1627. The building was designed by Malik Sandal and is famous as Taj Mahal of the Deccan. Ibrahim Rauza has a mosque on its right, four minarets and a tomb on its left side. There is a rectangular prayer chamber in the mosque along with five arches at the front. The minarets with high corners are separated into storeys having a cluster of columns at the bottom. The sphere shaped dome is positioned on a dais decorated with beautiful large petals. The tomb and the mosque are raised on a similar stand in the heart of a wonderful garden. It is one of the most picturesque monuments in Aihole and visitors from all over come to witness the beauty of this historical building.