Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about Bibi ka Maqbara at Aurangabad?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. It is built completely with marble.
The Bibi ka Maqbara, located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, was commissioned by Prince Azam Shah, son of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, in memory of his mother Dilras Banu Begum. Although it closely resembles the Taj Mahal, it is not built entirely with marble. Only the central dome is made of marble, while the rest of the structure is built using basalt and plaster coated to mimic marble, due to budget constraints imposed by Aurangzeb. This cost-saving approach makes it a more modest version of the Taj Mahal. So, the statement claiming it is “completely built with marble” is incorrect.