Baby Taj Mahal

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City : Agra
Best Time To Visit : 05:30 Am to 07:30 Pm
Spend Time : 2-4 hours

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In Agra, on the left side of the river Yamuna, after Chini Ka Roza, is the tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula, which was built by Nur Jahan, the wife of the Mughal emperor Jahangir, in memory of her father. During Jahangir's reign, Nur Jahan's father Mirza Ghiyas Beg held the position of Wazir. He was given the title of Itmad-ud-Daula. Nur Jahan finished building her father's tomb in 1628 AD, about 7 years after his death. She wanted this memorial to be made of silver

Historian Rajkishore Raje says that writer Bala Dubey in his book 'Agra Ke Gali-Muhalle' has mentioned Nur Jahan's desire to get her father's mausoleum made of silver. Had changed his mind on the persuasion of Sakhi Sitti Unnisa. The Itmad-ud-Daulah monument in the middle of the Charbagh style garden is made of white marble. It houses the tomb of Mirza Ghiyas Beg and his Begum Asmat Begum.

Facts about Baby Taj

There are four round towers about 40 feet high on the upper four corners of this building, on which there are marble umbrellas. In this, the figures of bouquet, rose-water vase, grapes, wine cup and bottle have been engraved with multicolored ornamentation and carving.

Baby named Taj

This is the first mausoleum, in which mosaic work has been done in marble for the first time. It is considered to be the inspiration for the construction of the Taj. That's why the baby was named Taj. Amar Ujala Mirza Ghiyas Baig came to the court of Mughals during the time of Akbar. Akbar made him the treasurer of Kabul province. He died in Kangra in 1622, from where his body was brought to Agra and buried.

Itmad Ud Daulah Agra Quick Facts

Place	Agra, Uttar Pradesh (India)
Construction Period	1622-28
Built	Nur Jahan
Type	Mosque
Architecture	Islamic Architecture

Entry Ticket

The entrance fee to the tomb is only Rs 10 for Indian tourists, and there is no admission fee for children under the age of 15. Foreign tourists must pay Rs 110 for their tickets. While photography is free throughout the monument, videography requires a Rs 25 ticket.

How To Reach

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