Itmad-ud-Daula History, Hotels, Facts And More
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PERSONAL INFORMATION
NAME
Itmad-ud-Daula
OTHER NAMES
Bachcha Taj
COUNTRY
India
ADDRESS
Agra, U.P., India
ITMAD-UD-DAULA PICTURE
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About Itmad-ud-Daula
The tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah is situated in Agra, U.P. The structure has several gardens and outbuildings. It is a mausoleum of Noor Jahan's parents Mirza Ghiyas Beg and Asmat Begum. It was started to build in 1622 and completed in 6 or seven years in 1628.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Itmad-ud-Daula
- Mirza Ghiyas whose tomb is housed by the building along with his wife was an important Mughal official from Iran and served Akbar.
- It is noted as the masterpiece of the domeless class of Mughal tombs.
- The monument is the first building that finished in white marble and marks the transitional phase from red stone to white marble.
- It is also honored as the baby Taj Mahal.
- I'timad-ud-Daulah is the title given to Mirza Ghiyas serving as an advisor to Mughal ruler Akbar.
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