tomb of Iʿtimād al-Dawlah
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The tomb of I'timād al-Dawlah is a 17th-century Mughal mausoleum located in Agra, India. It is constructed of white marble and is considered an important example of Mughal architecture. Commissioned in 1622 by Nur Jahan, it serves as the tomb for her father, Ghiyas Beg, who held the title I'timād al-Dawlah. The tomb is noted for its intricate pietra dura inlay work, a technique of decorating surfaces with inlaid semiprecious stones. This mausoleum predates the Taj Mahal and is sometimes referred to as the "Baby Taj" due to its similar architectural style and use of marble.12
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