Introduction
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Who built Baby Taj?
Itimad-ud-Daulah is the first monument in India built entirely with marble. The tomb was built between 1622 and 1628 by the Queen of Jahangir, Nur Jahan as a memorial to her father, Mirza Ghiyas. Mirza Ghiyas was an imperial officer and bestowed with the title of Itmad-ud-Daulah (Pillar of State) by Emperor Jahangir.
What is the Baby Taj Mahal?
The Itmad-ud-Daulah’s Tomb is one of the most impressive architectural wonders of the city of Agra. This monument is considered to be the inspiration behind the Taj Mahal. For this fact it is known as the Baby Taj Mahal. Many tourists that visit Agra for the Taj Mahal also look for the Itmad-ud-Daulah’s Tomb.
When was Baby Taj built?
This monument was built between 1622 and 1628 at the behest of his daughter.
Who built tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah?
Nur Jahan
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.
What is Mehtab Bagh?
Mehtab Bagh ( lit. ‘Moonlight Garden’) is a charbagh complex in Agra, North India. It lies north of the Taj Mahal complex and the Agra Fort on the opposite side of the Yamuna River, in the flood plains.
Who gifted Taj Mahal to his wife?
Mughal emperor Shah Jahan
Six centuries ago, Mughal emperor Shah Jahan had eternalised his love for his beloved wife Mumtaz by gifting her the Taj Mahal.
What is hidden in 22 secret rooms of Taj Mahal?
There’s nothing in them,” she says. The rooms are opened from time to time to carry out restoration work. The Taj has its share of myths and legends. They include Shah Jahan’s plans to build the “black Taj” opposite the present monument; and that Taj Mahal was built by a European architect.
Why is the Taj Mahal 22 rooms locked?
Talking to Times Of India, an ASI official shared how the 22 rooms in the basement aren’t always locked. He said, The basement rooms of the Taj Mahal are not sealed, they are only placed under a lock to prevent tourists from venturing into the basement. The ASI maintains all these basement rooms.
Why is the 22 room closed in Taj Mahal?
Why Are the 22 Doors Sealed? A senior ASI official told The Quint that as per the The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological. Sites and Remains Act, 1958, if the Central government wants, it can temporarily or permanently close a part of a monument.
Conclusion
Mehtab Bagh ( lit. ‘Moonlight Garden’) is a charbagh complex in Agra, North India. It lies north of the Taj Mahal complex and the Agra Fort on the opposite side of the Yamuna River, in the flood plains.