Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
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Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb is a Mughal-era mausoleum in Agra, India, renowned for its intricate marble inlay work and often regarded as a precursor to the Taj Mahal.
Observed surface forms (2)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Itimad-ud-Daulah's Tomb | 1 |
| Itimad-ud-Daulah’s tomb | 1 |
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Mughal architecture
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mausoleum ⓘ tourist attraction ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Baby Taj
NERFINISHED
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Itimad-ud-Daulah's Tomb NERFINISHED ⓘ Jewel Box NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle |
Mughal
NERFINISHED
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Persian-influenced ⓘ |
| builder | Nur Jahan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| builtBy | Mughal Empire NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| builtFor | Mirza Ghiyas Beg NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| burialPlaceOf |
Asmat Begum
NERFINISHED
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Mirza Ghiyas Beg NERFINISHED ⓘ relatives of Nur Jahan ⓘ |
| commemorates | Mirza Ghiyas Beg NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| constructionEnd | 1628 ⓘ |
| constructionStart | 1622 ⓘ |
| country | India ⓘ |
| decorativeMotif |
cypress trees
ⓘ
vases with flowers ⓘ wine flasks ⓘ |
| distanceFrom | Taj Mahal in Agra NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| era | Mughal era ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
central tomb building
ⓘ
domed pavilions (chhatris) ⓘ four corner towers ⓘ inlaid semi-precious stones ⓘ painted ceilings ⓘ riverfront terrace ⓘ square plan ⓘ |
| heritageStatus | protected monument of national importance (Archaeological Survey of India) ⓘ |
| influenced | Taj Mahal NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| languageOfName | Persian ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Agra
NERFINISHED
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Uttar Pradesh NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedOn | east bank of the Yamuna River ⓘ |
| material |
red sandstone (platform and gateway elements)
ⓘ
white marble ⓘ |
| meaningOfName | Pillar of the State ⓘ |
| notableFor |
delicate jali screens
ⓘ
geometric and floral motifs ⓘ intricate marble inlay work ⓘ pietra dura decoration ⓘ |
| patron | Nur Jahan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| period | reign of Jahangir ⓘ |
| planType | charbagh garden layout ⓘ |
| regardedAs | precursor to the Taj Mahal ⓘ |
| tourismCategory | major tourist attraction in Agra ⓘ |
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Itimad-ud-Daulah’s tomb
this entity surface form:
Itimad-ud-Daulah's Tomb