Overview
Built in 1628 by Empress Nur Jahan for her father, Itimad-ud-Daulah is a white marble mausoleum completed about four years before the Taj Mahal. It was the first Mughal structure to use pietra dura (gemstone inlay) on marble, serving as a prototype for the Taj Mahal and earning the nickname 'Baby Taj.' Situated on the east bank of the Yamuna River, its intricate lattice screens and delicate floral inlays rival the Taj in beauty. Admission INR 310 for foreigners. About 15 minutes by auto-rickshaw from the Taj Mahal.
Travel Tips
Far fewer tourists than the Taj, making it ideal for unhurried photography. Visit at sunset to see the marble glow golden.
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Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Agra, India from Seoul (ICN).
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Attractions near Itimad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj)
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Chini Ka Rauza
A 17th-century scholar's mausoleum decorated with Persian-style glazed tiles.
📍 795m away
Mehtab Bagh
A Mughal garden across the Yamuna River offering the classic frontal view of the Taj Mahal.
📍 1.8km away
Tomb of Mariam-uz-Zamani
The tomb of Mariam-uz-Zamani, wife of Emperor Akbar and mother of Jahangir.
📍 8.4km away
Fatehpur Sikri
The 'ghost city' built by Emperor Akbar — a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
📍 38.2km away
Panch Mahal
A unique five-story pleasure palace within Fatehpur Sikri, designed for cool breezes.
📍 38.2km away
Tomb of Salim Chishti
A white marble mausoleum of a Sufi saint, famous for wish-making thread rituals.
📍 38.2km away
Things to Do in Agra
Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour
Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise to see the white marble glow pink in the early light. Fewer crowds mean more peaceful photos.
Agra Marble Inlay Workshop
Learn the pietra dura (gemstone inlay) technique used in the Taj Mahal from Agra artisans. Try embedding gemstones into marble and take your creation home.
Yamuna River Boat Tour
Ride a wooden boat on the Yamuna River for a rear view of the Taj Mahal. At sunset the Taj silhouette reflected on the river is unforgettable.