Malik Sanadal Chief Architect of f Ibrahim Rouza

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Adil Shah Kings are found of commissioning Big Architectural projects. The reasons could be several for this but the benefit of such activities also goes to hundred of construction workers, builders, architectures, transporters, logistics, food supply for hundreds of people involved in such massive construction projects, be it forts, citadel, palaces, Moslems and tombs, mosques, temples, roads, misfire khans, bazaars, saraiyes lodges for commoners and business people who used to visit this world famous cosmopolitan city.

People within the country and from around the globe wanted to come and settle in this mighty city to get all the good attention from the royal family. Adil Shahi Kings pays lot of respect to these personalities ranges from Scientists, Sufi saints,Astomoers, Astrologers, Medical Doctros, Hakims, Poets, Musicians, Textile Dealers, Dancers, restlers, Horse riders, builders, architects.

The famous Architect of Safved Iran Malik Sandal came to Bijapur during Ibrahim Adil Shah II upon his invitations. His design and miniature construction of Ibrahim Rouza which is still present near Ibrahim rouza won the heart of of Ibrahim Adil Shah II. He bestow Malik Sandal the chief architect to his name. Sultan Ibrahim commissioned him the order of construction of this wonderful building called Ibrahim rouza to commemorate the last resting place of his wife, Taj sultana.

Exceptionally conceived and finely decorated, it is one of the supreme achievements of the Adil Shahs. Designed by a Persian architect, Malik Sandal, the tomb and a mosque are set in a walled garden facing each other over an ornamental pond. Graceful minarets mark the corners of each building, surmounted by a dome rising from a lotus petal base. The tomb is supposed to have been an inspiration for the Taj Mahal at Agra.

Ibrahim Roza, the mausoleum of Ibrahim Adil Shah II (1580-1627), consists of a tomb and a mosque situated within a square garden enclosure. Completed in the 17th century it is situated on the western outskirts of Bijapur. The tomb is believed to have inspired the Taj Mahal and was chosen by Emperor Aurangzeb as his residence. Its architect, Malik Sandal used richly decorated panels carved with crosses, lotuses and wheels signifying the religious tolerance of the Adil Shahi dynasty.

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Its architect, Malik Sandal declared, "At the beauty of this structure, paradise stood amazed

The other notable architectural marvels designed and developed by Malik Sandal and his team which are still stadning tall are:

Golgumbad - The Tomb of Mohammad Adil Shah son of Ibrahim Adil Shah More
Taj Baudi - The great water well of Bijapur More
The Nauraspur Palaces and music city More
The Malik Sandal Mosque and Tomb

Other Notable Monuments designed by Malik Sanadal Chief Architect


Taj Bauli - Crown of wells in Bijapur
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Nauruspur palace - City of Music Navruspur in Bijapur
Notes Sources:
Artcile by Mohammad Sadiq.S.Sindgi.