Description:
This massive structure in marble is an enchanting piece of Mughal art. Built before the Taj it is supposed to be the first complete marble structure of that period. Itmad ud Daulah or Ghias ud Din Beg was the Prime Minister in the court of Jehangir and also father of Jehangir’s favourite wife Noor Jehan. The tomb was built by Noor Jehan after her father’s death. It took six years to complete and was completed in 1628. Similar to the Taj the whole structure of this tomb is also in marble, with intricate carvings on the window panes and the flower motifs on the walls. The windows have been carved in such a way that the sunlight can directly reach the interiors of the tomb. A similar structure was built by Noor Jehan for her husband Jehangir after his death which today stands in Lahore, Pakistan.
