Three Taj Mahals
A Prototype, the Original and an Imitation!
Agra
Pietra dura with multiple stone types
Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah completed 4 years before the work on Taj Mahal staterted is often regarded as a draft of the Taj Mahal.
Agra
| Itmad-ud-Daula
Sometimes called the "Baby Taj", the tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah is often regarded as a draft of the Taj Mahal.
Agra
| Itmad-ud-Daula
The details on the exterior earned the nickname the "jewel box"
Agra
| Itmad-ud-Daula
The polychrome ornamentation, arabesque and geometrical designs covers the whole exterior in inlay and mosaic techniques.
Agra
| Itmad-ud-Daula
Pietra dura with geometric patterns
Agra
| Itmad-ud-Daula
Ten pointed star Pietra dura work
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Agra
Itmad-ud-Daula
Sometimes called the "Baby Taj", the tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah is often regarded as a draft of the Taj Mahal.
Agra
Itmad-ud-Daula
The details on the exterior earned the nickname the "jewel box"
Agra
Itmad-ud-Daula
The polychrome ornamentation, arabesque and geometrical designs covers the whole exterior in inlay and mosaic techniques.
Agra
Itmad-ud-Daula
Pietra dura with geometric patterns
Agra
Itmad-ud-Daula
Ten pointed star Pietra dura work
Agra
Itmad-ud-Daula
Pietra dura with multiple stone types
