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The Tomb of Itmad-uud-Doula. Agra.
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The tomb of Itmad-ud-Doula, father of Nurjahan, showcases Mughal architecture
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[Original caption] Was an Wazir of the Emperor Jahangir. This Building built during the reign of Jahangir in 1628 A.D. [end]
Itmad-uud-Doula was the chief minister of Jahangir. After Jahangir's wedding to Nur Jahan, the political power was exercised largely by a clique, on behalf of the Emperor, whose members were Nur Jahan, Itmad-uud-Doula, courtier Asaf Khan and Khurram, son of Jahangir. Khurram later rebelled against his father and ascended the throne as Shah Jahan.
The tomb of Itmad-uud-Doula, remnant of Islamic architecture, is believed to be the structure that inspired the Taj Mahal.  |
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