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Itmad-ud-Tomb |
Itmad-ud-Tomb has the backdrop of the beautiful river Yamuna. It was built under the supervision of the powerful Mughal queen Nurjahan. The legend of Itmad-ud-Daulah is very fascinating. It is a classic case of reversal of fortune. Itmad-ud-Daulah was known as Mirza Ghiyas – ud – Din or merely as Ghiyas Beg. Mirza Ghiyas – ud – Din was a merchant from Persia. He was not much successful as a merchant. He once came to India for business, when his wife gave birth to a girl who later grew up to be Nurjahan. Ghiyas Beg and his wife was so poor that they had decided to abandon the girl. However they could not and by luck they reached the Emperor Akbar's court. Mirza Ghiyas – ud – Din went on to become the minister in the court and later the prime minister under the rule of Jahangir. It was then that he was named Itmad-ud-Daulah. After he passed away, his daughter who was the queen of Jehangir, made the monument.
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The magnificence of the Itmad-ud-Tomb makes it the most visited tourist sites near Agra. Nurjahan was the real power behind Jahangir. It was she who made all the important decisions. Jahangir was so besotted by her beauty and intelligence that he gradually let her have the control of the state affairs. The atmosphere where the tomb is built is peaceful and the river Yamuna provides excellent view. The tomb appears like a jewel box in a garden. The garden is well kept and has many trees and flowering plants. The tomb is built completely with white marbles.
The Itmad-ud-Tomb has been encrusted with precious and semi precious stones. There are screens that have famous jaali work. There are intricately carved minarets and arches of marbles. There are floral patterns and geometric shapes carved on the pristine white marble. There are influences of local architecture and style.
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