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Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah
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NAME
Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah
OTHER NAMES
Baby Taj, jewel box, Bachcha Taj
COUNTRY
India
ADDRESS
Moti Bagh, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282006

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Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah
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About Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah
Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah is a Mughal mausoleum located in Agra. The site is considered as the draft of the Taj Mahal. The tomb is beautifully made using Rajasthani semi-precious stones like jasper, cornelian, topaz, and lapis lazuli. The site contains tombs of Nur-Jehan’s father and mother. The tomb remains open for public visit from 8:00 am to 12:00 am all the seven days of the week. A ticket of INR 30 is required for an Indian adult person to visit Baby Taj while for the children below the age of 15 are free to enter the mausoleum. If you are a foreign citizen you have to pay INR 310 as the ticket price to visit the site.
How To Reach Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah
The tomb is located at Moti bagh at the eastern bank of Yamuna river. It is just 6.7 kilometers away from the famous Taj Mahal which is about 15-20 minutes ride on road. Several public transport options are available which leave right to your destination.
Bus
You can easily go there by taking a local bus which will leave you to any of the nearby bus stands including Bijli Ghar Bus Stand, Agra Local Bus Stand, Agra Fort Bus Terminal and Raja Mandi Chauraha Bus Stand. Here you can take a rickshaw or travel by foot to reach the destination.
Taxi
Taxi service is also available that will take you comfortably to the destination. Some of the nearby taxi stands are Agra Taxi, Bijli Ghar Auto Stand, and Railway Cycle Stand. These stands are so close to destination that you will arrive the place without any difficulty.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah

  • It is said that the tomb served as an inspiration for the famous Taj Mahal. Also, it was the first tomb in India made with white marble. It is also known as the "Baby Taj".
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  • This is the tomb of Nur Jahan's father Mirza Ghiyas Beg who earned the title of Itimad-ud-daulah which means Pillar of the Government from the emperor.
  • The tomb is surrounded by a beautiful four-quartered garden (Char-Bagh) which makes the scenario more exquisite.
    The tomb is surrounded by a beautiful four-quartered garden (Char-Bagh) which makes the scenario more exquisite.
  • The Baby Taj is known as the Jewel of Mughal architecture with marble lattice screens and fine carvings.
    The Baby Taj is known as the Jewel of Mughal architecture with marble lattice screens and fine carvings.
  • The tomb is considered a fine tribute from a daughter to her father. Nur Jahan's mother and other relatives were also interred here.
  • Talking about architecture, the tomb is a beautiful example of Mughal architecture which later on became an inspiration for wonders like the Taj Mahal. The interior is also worth admiring. It also has carvings containing Chapters 48 and 73 of the holy Quran on the external sides of the ground floors while Chapter 67 could be read on the 12 internal panels of the upper pavilion.
  • The building is smartly designed with delicate jail screens to allow the light to penetrate in.
    The building is smartly designed with delicate jail screens to allow the light to penetrate in.
  • The site is protected and maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India.

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