Itmad-ud-daula tomb is situated in which of the following cities?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Agra.
The Itmad-ud-Daula tomb is situated in Agra, India.
This beautiful mausoleum, often called the 'Baby Taj,' was built between 1622 and 1628 by Nur Jahan, the wife of Mughal Emperor Jahangir, in memory of her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg, who held the title Itmad-ud-Daula (Pillar of the State). The tomb is located on the banks of the Yamuna River and is famous for its intricate pietra dura (stone inlay) work and detailed marble carvings. It is considered a precursor to the Taj Mahal and an important example of early Mughal architecture blending Persian and Indian styles.
Other Options:
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Delhi: Though known for Mughal architecture like Humayun's Tomb and Red Fort, Itmad-ud-Daula is not located here.
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Lucknow: Famous for Nawabi architecture and the Bara Imambara, but not associated with Mughal tombs like Itmad-ud-Daula.
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Guntur: A city in Andhra Pradesh with no historical connection to Mughal architecture or tombs.