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After his death on 27 January 1556, Humayun's body was first buried in his palace in Purana Quila at Delhi. Thereafter it was taken to Sirhind, in Punjab by Khanjar Beg and, in 1558, it was seen by Humayun's son, the then Mughal Emperor, Akbar.
Humayun’s tomb is 47 m high and 91 m wide, while the domes have a height of 42.5 m. Its red sandstone structure, with white marble double domes creates an impressive sight. Lattice work, pietra dura floors and attics add on to the overall beauty of the tomb.
Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi is the first of the grand dynastic mausoleums that were to become synonyms of Mughal architecture with the architectural style reaching its zenith 80 years later at the later Taj Mahal.
The first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent, Humayun’s tomb is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun in Delhi, India. Let’s have a look at its history, architecture, visit timing, entry fee and other interesting facts.
Humayun’s Tomb (1993), Delhi. Click here for Virtual Tour. Humayun died in 1556, and his widow Hamida Banu Begam, also known as Haji Begam, commenced the construction of his tomb in 1569, fourteen years after his death.
The Humayun's Tomb is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Delhi Built for Mughal Emperor Humayun in the year 1570, itis the first grand dynastic garden mausoleum of the subcontinent. The tomb was constructed on the banks of the Yamuna river near the Nizamuddin Dargah.
Oct 8, 2024 · 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.
Humayun’s Tomb commonly known by the Indian name of ‘Humayun Ka Maqbara’ is situated in Nizamuddin East and in close proximity to Dina Panah Fort or ‘Purana Qila’ (Old Fort) in Delhi. It can be approached via local cabs, buses and auto rickshaws.
Mar 30, 2023 · The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Humayun’s tomb Delhi is much more than an ode to the 2 nd Mughal emperor of India. As you walk inside Humayun tomb complex, you will realize that it is in fact, the resting place of many notable and not-so-well-known historical figures.
Humayun's Tomb UNESCO site in Delhi, India: a 16th-century tomb in a complex of tombs, the first garden tomb & the inspiration for the Taj Mahal.
