Nothing spectacular here- but if you have 15 minutes after Itmadudaulah- you can nip by. They haven't worked as hard on looking after this one. It's more or less infested with slightly odd characters, but it's safe!!

It is in a rather neglected state and maybe some restoration work will attract further tourists and bring out its splendour once again. A mausoleum dedicated to the prime minister of Mughal emperor Shah Jehah and also a famous poet at the time. Afzal Khan Mullah built this in 1639 with elaborate ornamentation, verses from the Quran and glazed tiles.

A tomb to a poet we understood that there is no funding for restoration but there are traces of its previous grandeur. The local keeper explained its history very well. Take a moment to glance around the back. There on the river bank are buffalo and their owners with ladies collecting buffalo dung to make into fuel.

Sad that it is nothing but a dilapidated monument and it shows that he was not part of the royal family and it is a monument of a minister only.

Chini ka Rauza houses the tombs of the minister of Shah Jahan and the architect of the Taj Mahal. Beautiful frescoes in blue and gold paint adorn the ceilings and the interior walls. This structure also has inscriptions from the Koran. On one of the walls, one can find the mural painting done by the great Vazir himself! Situated by... More

So sad that this mausoleum is in such poor condition on the outside. You can get a sense how beautiful this must have been in the early years with some of the vibrant blue tiles that remain. Inside the paintings are still in pretty good condition. The "guide" inside you give you some information. He asks for money but doesn't... More

this monument was built by king jahangir for his poet. their you can see the graves of the poet and his family. this poet was also working as a soldier's captain for king. this is not so well maintenaned like tajmahal or baby taj

Take time to see this. It is well worth the visit.

Very nice paintings on the walls inside, with some nice views across the Yamuna river.