• Agra • Uttar Pradesh
Historical PlaceItmad-ud-Daula was commissioned by Nur Jahan, the wife of Mughal Emperor Jahangir, in memory of her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg, who was given the title Itmad-ud-Daula (meaning “Pillar of the State”).
This monument marks a major transition in Mughal architecture:
It is the first Mughal structure built completely in white marble
Features intricate pietra dura (stone inlay work) using semi-precious stones
Inspired later architectural elements used in the Taj Mahal
Designed in Persian-influenced Mughal style
Built on the banks of the Yamuna River
The tomb stands on a raised platform inside a beautifully planned charbagh (four-quartered garden) layout. Unlike earlier red sandstone Mughal buildings, this structure reflects elegance, symmetry, and refined decoration.
Because of its smaller size and similarity in design, it is famously called the “Baby Taj.”
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What is the entry fee?
₹ ₹35–₹40 Foreign Tourists: ₹300–₹310