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'Baby Taj"

Itimud-ud-Daulah, the "baby Taj", was built decades before the Taj Mahal but foreshadowing many elements of its design. It was the first Mughal building made entirely from marble. It was built by Jehangir's wife for her father.
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The mausoleum from the entrance gate.
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A rosette on the ceiling.
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A corner of the ceiling.
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Tiles on the wall.
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Ray pointing at a tomb.
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Screen walls like this were very common.
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There were records of Agra's air quality on display.
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