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Mar 30, 2023 · Humayun’s tomb is more than the eternal resting place Of His royal highness – the 2nd Mughal mighty grace. Discover what lies inside Humayun tomb gardens, its history and the architecture. A complete guide to visiting Humayun’s tomb in Delhi – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Humayun's tomb in Delhi is a fine specimen of the great Mughal architecture. ASI, under the Ministry of Culture, is the premier organization for the archaeological research and protection of the cultural heritage of the nation.
Located near the crossing of Mathura road and Lodhi road, this magnificent garden tomb is the first substantial example of Mughal architecture in India. It was built in 1565 A.D. nine years after the death of Humayun, by his senior widow Bega Begam.
Tomb entrance view Humayun's Tomb in Delhi, India, was commissioned by his chief wife, Bega Begum. On 24 January 1556, Humayun, with his arms full of books, was descending the staircase from his library Sher Mandal when the muezzin announced the Azaan (the call to prayer). It was his habit, wherever and whenever he heard the summons, to bow his ...
Several Mughal emperors are even buried inside Humayun’s mausoleum. Humayun’s mausoleum has earned the title of necropolis of the Mughal dynasty. No sepulcher in India or elsewhere contains such a high number of tombs of the Mughal emperors and their relatives. Moreover, Humayun’s tomb is the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent.
