5125 x 3408 px | 43,4 x 28,9 cm | 17,1 x 11,4 inches | 300dpi
Data acquisizione:
aprile 2006
Ubicazione:
India, Uttar Pradesh, Agra
Altre informazioni:
View of Itimad-ud-Daulah's tomb (the Baby Taj) against a blue sky and surrounding gardens in the afternoon sun. Itimad-ud-Daulah’s tomb is a highly ornate edifice, which is looked upon as an imminent precursor of the Taj Mahal as far as elaborate carvings and inlay work are concerned. The tomb marks a significant departure from the tombs of the Mughal dynasty built before its construction. The pure white and elaborately carved tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah conforms to the Islamic style of architecture. The use of arched entrances, octagonal shaped towers or minarets, use of exquisitely carved floral patterns, intricate marble-screen work and inlay work are all representative of the Islamic style.