The Ibrahim-Rauza, built by Ibrahim
'Adil Shah II (1580-1627), consists of his tomb and mosque within a square
compound, both rising face to face from a common raised terrace, with a tank
and fountain between them. Built on a single rock bed, it is noted for the
symmetry of its features. It is said that the design for the Ibrahim Rauza
served as an inspiration for that of the famous Taj Mahal.
The mosque has a rectangular prayer-chamber,
with a facade of five arches, shaded by the chhajja and a slender minaret at
each corner. Enclosed within a square fenestration rises the bulbous dome with
a row of tall petals at its base. The square tomb with double aisles around it,
the inner one pillared, has similar features but is finer in proportions. Two
narrow arches, next to the ones at each end, break up its facade. On the
interior, each wall has three arches, all panelled and embellished with floral,
arabesque or inscriptional traceries. The tomb-chamber has a low curved ceiling
made of joggled masonry, with empty space between it and the dome.
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Photos: Sundar , Shriharsha B S - SPP Team - Relyon Bangalore
Information Courtesy: Wikipedia
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