The Itimad-Ud-Daula's Tomb, built by Mughal Empress Nur Jahan for her father, Itimad-Ud-Daula (Mirza Ghiyas Beg) was the first Mughal structure to be built entirely of white marble. Constructed between 1622 and 1628, it is believed to be the precursor of the magnificent Taj Mahal. Built on the banks of River Yamuna (Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India), the tomb of Itimad-ud- Daulah resembles a silver jewel box in the midst of a garden, sometimes called as the Baby Taj.
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The first building constructed entirely of marble is generally considered to be the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Completed around 550 BCE, it was renowned for its grandeur and elaborate sculptures. The temple was dedicated to the goddess Artemis and showcased the use of marble not just as a structural material but also for artistic expression. Its architectural significance influenced many subsequent structures in the ancient world.
The Rambagh or Aram Bagh, the first Mughal Garden in India, was built by Emperor Babur in 1528.
These are some very popular monuments of India built by the Mughal Sultanate:Taj MahalRed Fort of AgraRed Fort of DelhiHumayun's TombFatehpur SikriAurangabadQutb Minar
The Mughals Were fond of gardens and we could find a lot of gardens built by the mughal rulers. Humayun was very fond of gardens and he mostly built gardens
The Itimad-Ud-Daula's Tomb at Agra, built by Mughal Empress Nur Jahan for her father, Itimad-Ud-Daula (Mirza Ghiyas Beg) was the first Mughal structure to be built entirely of white marble. This building had inspired Shah Jahan to build the Taj Mahal.
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The taj mahal is created entirely of white marble.
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The first building constructed entirely of marble is generally considered to be the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Completed around 550 BCE, it was renowned for its grandeur and elaborate sculptures. The temple was dedicated to the goddess Artemis and showcased the use of marble not just as a structural material but also for artistic expression. Its architectural significance influenced many subsequent structures in the ancient world.
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the central building was built with gold and the floors are marble
The Mughal built the Taj Mahal.
The Jamma Masjid, also known as Jama Masjid, was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1650 and 1656. Located in Delhi, India, it is one of the largest mosques in the country and showcases exquisite Mughal architecture. The mosque was constructed using red sandstone and white marble, reflecting the grandeur of Mughal design. It remains an important religious and cultural site to this day.
The Mughal empire
The Taj Mahal was built during the Mughal Empire in India.