Mughal architecture

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Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah_3
Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daula by Mukul Banerjee (www.mukulbanerjee.com) "Itimad-ud-Daulah" The first tomb to be built in white marble instead of red sandstone. It marks the departure from the red sandstone buildings of Mughal architecture. This is actually a mausoleum that overlooks the River Yamuna and is a tomb of Mir Ghiyas Beg, a minister in the court of Shah Jahan.