Chini Ka Rauza
चीनी का रौज़ा
The tomb of Afzal Khan, a chief minister to Shah Jahan. Its exterior is decorated with Persian-style glazed tiles, which are extremely rare in India.
The tomb was built around 1635 for Afzal Khan, a poet and scholar from Shiraz in Persia. “Chini” refers to the colorful glazed tiles on the exterior, made using the kashi technique. Much of the tilework has flaked away, but the remaining blue, green and yellow patterns still show their former brilliance, and the dome's interior has painted decoration. Admission is free and crowds are sparse. It is on the east bank of the Yamuna, about 1 km from Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Aram Bagh (Ram Bagh)
- Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
- Mehtab Bagh
- Agra Fort
- Jama Masjid & Kinari Bazaar
- Taj Mahal
- Soami Bagh Samadh
- Sadar Bazaar & Marble Inlay Workshops