{"id":4529,"date":"2020-03-05T05:20:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-05T05:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.emperortraveline.com\/?p=4529"},"modified":"2020-04-06T05:50:48","modified_gmt":"2020-04-06T05:50:48","slug":"all-about-the-itimad-ud-daulah-tomb-the-baby-taj-mahal-in-agra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.emperortraveline.com\/demo\/all-about-the-itimad-ud-daulah-tomb-the-baby-taj-mahal-in-agra\/","title":{"rendered":"All about the Itimad-ud-Daulah Tomb \u2013 The Baby Taj Mahal in Agra"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Itimad-ud-Daulah Tomb in Agra is also known as the \u2018Baby Taj Mahal\u2019, a precursor to the Taj Mahal. It was constructed by Noor Jahan for her father Mirza Ghiyaz Beg or Itimad-Ud-Daulah or \u2018the pillar of the state\u2019.\u00a0 <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.emperortraveline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Itimad-ud-Daulah-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4532\" width=\"383\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.emperortraveline.com\/demo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Itimad-ud-Daulah-1.png 700w, https:\/\/www.emperortraveline.com\/demo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Itimad-ud-Daulah-1-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/www.emperortraveline.com\/demo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Itimad-ud-Daulah-1-600x429.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 383px) 100vw, 383px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li> Built in the years 1662-1628, five years before Taj Mahal was built, it is worth a visit when you are done visiting the iconic structure of the Taj in Agra.<\/li><li>The extensive use of intricate inlays and white marbles makes it unique in terms of design and architecture, although it\u2019s smaller in size compared to the Taj. <\/li><li>Many historians believe that Emperor Shahjahan wanted to build something more significant and on a much grander scale than the Itimad-ud-Daulah Tomb, and thus built the Taj Mahal later. <\/li><li>It is also believed a family feud led to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.emperortraveline.com\/tourists-in-tajmahal-can-enjoy-aerial-view-with-the-new-heliport-in-pipeline\/\">building of Taj Mahal<\/a> which actually overshadowed the splendour and grandeur of the \u2018baby\u2019 Taj Mahal.<\/li><li>The inside of the Itimad-ud-Daulah Tomb was kept relative simple without any superfluous embellishment or ornate decorations in line with the principles of the religion of Islam.<\/li><li>There are fake tombs or cenotaph above the ground that are partially decorated and on display for visitors. In comparison to the exterior decoration, the interiors are neither dour nor flamboyant but stick to the principles of simplicity.<\/li><li> There are inlays and geometric patterns at every turn. The linings of the walls in every chamber and corridor are filled with colorful paintings.<\/li><li>The Baby Taj is open on all days. Security is pretty much tight here. Food, large bags, water, drinks, video camera and other electronic gadget except a camera are strictly disallowed.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Itimad-ud-Daulah Tomb in Agra is also known as the \u2018Baby Taj Mahal\u2019, a precursor to the Taj Mahal. 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