Want experience one of India’s best kept secrets? Drink in the beauty of Itmad-ud-Daulah, a Mughal mausoleum, referred to interchangeably as the ‘jewel-box’ of Agra and ‘Baby Taj’ thanks to its comparable shape and white marble exterior. A Built by Noor Jahan (wife of the Mughal emperor Jahangir) in memory of her father, this marble marvel is adorned with precious stones and intricate inlay work. Its surrounding garden, brimming with fountains and various trees and flowers, is a stunning sight to behold. Visiting Itmad-ud-Daulah is a chance to see the beauty and craftsmanship of Mughal architecture
and it’s hard not to feel utter awe for a site like this.

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