Itimad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
Monument · Agra

Itimad-ud-Daulah's Tomb

Photo: Rohit Sharma · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Itimad-ud-Daulah's Tomb is the mausoleum of Mirza Ghiyas Beg, built by his daughter Nur Jahan. Construction occurred between 1622 and 1628. The structure shows the shift toward white marble and pietra dura inlay that later influenced the Taj Mahal.

On day 3 of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur in 7 Days

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Tickets
Entry fees not available
Time needed
One to two hours
Best time
October to March
Getting there
By taxi or auto-rickshaw from Agra Fort or Taj Mahal area

Itineraries with Itimad-ud-Daulah's Tomb

Day 3 of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur in 7 Days

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How Itimad-ud-Daulah's Tomb fits into a day.
  1. 6:00Train to AgraDelhi
  2. 10:00Agra FortAgra
  3. 13:00Itimad-ud-DaulahAgra
  4. 17:00Mehtab BaghAgra
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Itimad-ud-Daulah's Tomb questions

Who is buried at Itimad-ud-Daulah's Tomb?

The tomb contains the remains of Mirza Ghiyas Beg and his wife.

How far is Itimad-ud-Daulah's Tomb from the Taj Mahal?

It stands on the opposite (east) bank of the Yamuna, about 2 km north of the Taj Mahal in a straight line. By road it is roughly 6 km via a river bridge.

When was Itimad-ud-Daulah's Tomb built?

Work on the monument took place from 1622 to 1628.

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