Humayun's tomb (Persian: Maqbara-i Humayun) is the tomb of Emperor Mirza Nasir al-Din Muhammad commonly known as Humayun situated in Delhi, India. [1]

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.

Dec 31, 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.

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.

Mar 3, 2021 · Humayun’s Tomb is the garden tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayan. It is located in Nizamuddin East, Delhi, India. Humayun was the second Mughal Emperor, who ruled over swathes of modern day India, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

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. It is the first distinct example of proper Mughal style, which was inspired by Persian architecture.

Oct 15, 2019 · Humayun's Tomb is a top Delhi attraction and one of the city's prominent Mughal-era monuments. It contains the body of the second emperor of the Mughal Dynasty, Emperor Humayun, who reigned in the 16th century.

5 days ago · In September 2013, the AKTC completed the restoration of Mughal emperor Humayun’s 16th-century garden tomb. Standing on the west bank of the Yamuna, Humayun’s Tomb is a close neighbour of Nizamuddin Dargah, the mausoleum of revered Sufi saint Nizamuddin Auliya. The dargah is located within a crowded urban village in the centre of Delhi.

Humayun’s Tomb is the mausoleum of the second Mughal emperor, Humayun. It was built by a Persian architect, Mirak Mirza Ghiyas and his son, Sayyid Muhammad. The material used in the construction of the tomb is Red sandstone which comes from Dholpur, Rajasthan and white marble from Aravalli Hills.

Mughal emperor Humayun died in 1556 and was buried in his palace in Dehli. Later he was reburied in Sirhind, Punjab in order to secure him from possible damage by Hindu king Hemu, who had defeated the Mughals in Agra and Delhi in 1556.