Also known as 'Baby Taj', this Mughal mausoleum was built 1622-1628 by Nur Jahan for her father. The first tomb in India made entirely of white marble with intricate pietra dura work, it is considered a precursor to the Taj Mahal.
Remove shoes before entering main mausoleum. Less crowded than Taj Mahal. Located 6 km from Taj Mahal
November to February for pleasant weather. Early morning or sunset for perfect light on the white marble
faq.subtitle Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah
It is called 'Baby Taj' due to its smaller size and similar use of white marble and pietra dura inlay work like the Taj Mahal. Built 4 years before the Taj Mahal, it is considered a prototype for it
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