Home to some of the choicest tourist attractions in India, the city of Agra is located on the banks of the river Yamuna. On your tour to Agra, you will be mesmerized by the several unmatched artistic and architectural masterworks. The Tomb of Itimad ud Daulah is one such example and it attracts several tourists from far and wide.
Built circa 1625 A.D, the Tomb of Itimad ud Daulah was erected as the mausoleum of Noor Jahan's father. One of the major tourist attractions in India, it houses the tomb of Mirza Ghiyas Beg. Often referred to as the Baby Taj, it was actually constructed by his wife.
The Tomb of Itimad ud Daulah stands as a domed marbled structure, resembling a jewel box flaunting some exquisite carvings produced in the Pietra Dura style of artwork. It is surrounded by a garden, the feature which was later used in Taj Mahal. The depictions of cypresses, wine glasses, and a remarkable variety of geometrical arabesque mark the architecture of the structure. The marbled lattice screens help create a play of chiaroscuro with the rays of sun streaking through the trellis. Some of the traces of beautiful Central Asian works of architecture are evident in the making of this monument. Also the tombs of the parents of Noor Jahan are housed here. Typical of the Mughal mausoleums, it has the Charbagh.
The richness of craftsmanship of the Tomb of Itimad ud Daulah is very much evident in the artwork of the walls of the tomb. Some art connoisseurs even speak of them in higher terms than that of the Taj Mahal. The carvings display images of flora and fauna and human figures. The imposing minarets stand for the characteristic style of Mughal architecture.
Make your tour to Agra complete and worthy of remembrance by visiting some of the excellent tourist attractions in Agra, Tomb of Itimad ud Daulah being one.
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