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- Humāyūn’s Tomb, one of the earliest extant examples of the garden tomb characteristic of Mughal-era architecture, situated in Delhi, India. In 1993 it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Humayun's tomb (Persian: Maqbara-i Humayun) is the tomb of Mughal emperor, Mirza Nasir al-Din Muhammad commonly known as Humayun situated in Delhi, India. The tomb was commissioned by Humayun's first wife and chief consort, Empress Bega Begum under her patronage [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] in 1558, and designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas and his son, Sayyid ...
Learn about the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent, built in 1570 by the Mughal emperor Akbar for his father Humayun. Explore its architectural features, cultural significance, garden setting and conservation efforts.
Humāyūn’s Tomb, one of the earliest extant examples of the garden tomb characteristic of Mughal-era architecture, situated in Delhi, India. In 1993 it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Although Sikandar Lodi’s tomb was the first garden-tomb to be built in India, it is Humayun’s tomb which set up a new vogue, the crowning achievement of which is the Taj at Agra.
Visit the first grand dynastic garden mausoleum of the subcontinent, built for Mughal Emperor Humayun in 1570. Explore the majestic Char Bagh, the octagonal monument and the Persian style garden with pools and water channels.