Bara Kaman
mausoleum in
Bijapur
#3 in Bijapur
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#191 in India
About
Bara Kaman in Bijapur, India, is an unfinished mausoleum that was intended to be a grand architectural marvel. Commissioned by Ali Adil Shah II in 1672, the structure was designed to surpass the grandeur of Gol Gumbaz, the famous domed monument in the same city. The name "Bara Kaman" translates to "Twelve Arches," reflecting the twelve semi-circular arches that were planned to support the structure. However, construction was halted, and the reasons behind this remain a subject of historical speculation, with theories ranging from political intrigue to concerns about overshadowing other royal monuments.
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