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.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Mughal architecture
mausoleum
tourist attraction
alsoKnownAs Baby Taj
Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
surface form: Itimad-ud-Daulah's Tomb

Jewel Box
architecturalStyle Mughal dynasty
surface form: Mughal

Persian-influenced
builder Nur Jahan
builtBy Mughal dynasty
surface form: Mughal Empire
builtFor Mirza Ghiyas Beg
burialPlaceOf Asmat Begum
Mirza Ghiyas Beg
relatives of Nur Jahan
commemorates Mirza Ghiyas Beg
constructionEnd 1628
constructionStart 1622
country India
decorativeMotif cypress trees
vases with flowers
wine flasks
distanceFrom Taj Mahal
surface form: Taj Mahal in Agra
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
languageOfName Persian
locatedIn Agra
Uttar Pradesh
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
period reign of Jahangir
planType charbagh garden layout
regardedAs precursor to the Taj Mahal
tourismCategory major tourist attraction in Agra

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Agra famousMonument Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
Mughal architecture hasFamousExample Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
this entity surface form: Itimad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
Mehtab Bagh near Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
Nur Jahan associatedWith Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
this entity surface form: Itimad-ud-Daulah’s tomb
Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb alsoKnownAs Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
this entity surface form: Itimad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
Mihr-un-Nissa associatedWith Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
this entity surface form: Itimad-ud-Daulah’s Tomb
Agra metropolitan area hasLandmark Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb