Bibi Ka Maqbara is an architectural wonder with intricate designs, carved motifs, imposing structure and beautifully landscaped Moghal-style garden. The walk from the entrance to the monument is dotted with lush lawns, deep green cypresses and gurgling fountains. The pavements leading to the mausoleum are flanked by oblong reservoirs. The ambience is overwhelmingly that of the Taj. On close encounter, however, one realizes that while the Taj is pure white with the coolness and smoothness of the Rajasthan marble, the walls of the Maqbara are a little dusky by contrast. They lack the sheen of marble. In fact, the dome and some parts of the main building are made of marble, the rest is plastered with Eastco plaster, a kind of high quality cement which gives marble-like look and strength to the walls. That is the reason why the Maqbara looks a little dull compared to the Taj. That is also probably one reason why it is often referred to as the "poor man’s Taj". The epithet is, however, unjust as the Maqbara has its own splendour and grace and by no standards can it be called poor.
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