It is a decorative art technique of inlaying polished colored gemstones into white marble to create floral or geometric patterns.

Evolution of Mughal Marble Style

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2008

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ID: MED_MUG_2008_160 Ref: Standard Educational Reference

Itmad-ud-Daula's tomb at Agra was built by-

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The tomb of Itimad-ud-Daula in Agra was built by Empress Nur Jahan in memory of her father. It is famous for being the first Mughal building to use white marble and extensive Pietra Dura inlay.