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Itmadh-Ud-Daulah Tomb

Itmad-ud-daulah Tomb -Golden Triangle Agra

Itmad-ud-Daulah’s Tomb illustrious as jewel box of Mughal epoch is a Mughal mausoleum located on the left bank of river Yamuna in the city of Agra in India. The tomb was built in 1622 - 1628 and was commissioned by Nur Jahan, the wife of Jehangir, for her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg, distinguished as the pillar of the Mughal state.

The tomb often described as Baby Taj is elegantly inlaid with white marble and pietra dura design marked the second phase of Mughal structural wonder. This spectacular tomb is a cluster of graceful main building, numerous outbuildings and charming gardens. The walls are decorated with white marble encrusted with semi-precious stone decorations of cornelian, jasper, lapis lazuli, onyx, and topaz formed into images of cypress trees and wine bottles, or more elaborate decorations like cut fruit or vases containing bouquets are breathtaking artistic creation of Mughal era.

Agra tour gives a rare opportunity to unlock Mughal culture in the midst of effervescent market orb and delicious cuisines.

Quick Facts of Itmadh-Ud-Daulah Tomb

Location: On the left bank of Yamuna in Agra
Year of Construction: 1622 – 1628 AD
Built By: Empress Nur Jahan, the wife of Mughal Emperor Jehangir
Significance: Baby Taj a primordial version of Taj Mahal in Agra
Construction System: White Marble encrusted with semi precious stones

Tourist Information

Timings: 6:00 AM to 7: 30 PM
Entry fee: INR 10 for Indian tourist & INR 110 for foreign tourist
Best time to visit: November to March

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