INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Tomb of Itimad-Ud-Daula was constructed by the Mughal queen Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628 where her father Itimad Ud Daula was buried.

Detailed explanation-2: -Itimad-ud-Daula was the title given to Mirza Ghiyath Beg, father of Nur Jahan. He held the post of Lord of treasure of the empire and later rose to the dignity of wazir under Jahangir. Nur Jahan completed the construction of the building of the Tomb of her father in 1628 AD, nearly 7 years after his death.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Tomb of I’timad-Ud-Daulah is a masterpiece of the domeless class of Mughal tombs. It is the first building finished in white marble and marks the transitional phase from red stone to white marble, from Akbar’s tomb Sikandra to the Taj Mahal.

Detailed explanation-4: -The pure white and elaborately carved tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah conforms to the Islamic style of architecture. The use of arched entrances, octagonal shaped towers or minarets, use of exquisitely carved floral patterns, intricate marble-screen work and inlay work are all representative of the Islamic style.

Detailed explanation-5: -The tomb of Itimad-ud-Daula is a mausoleum situated on the Yamuna River just outside Agra. It was built by Nūr Jahān, the wife of Jahangir, for her father Mirzā Ghiyās Beg between 1622 and 1628. Nur Jahan was a great patron of architecture, as exemplified by her varied building commissions. Was this answer helpful?