Agra Sightseeing
Itmad-ud-Daulah
The Baby Taj

Built
1622–1628
Timings
Sunrise to sunset
Entry
₹30 Indians · ₹310 foreign nationals
History of Itmad-ud-Daulah
Built by Empress Nur Jahan for her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg, this tomb is the first Mughal structure faced entirely in white marble.
Its delicate pietra dura inlay marked a turning point from red sandstone architecture and directly inspired the design of the Taj Mahal.
Locals affectionately call it the 'Baby Taj' — a quieter, jewel-box counterpart to its famous neighbour.
Highlights
- Pietra dura inlay
- Jali screens
- Yamuna gardens
- Low crowds