Humayun Tomb

Surrounded by neatly manicured lawns, the huge Humayun’s Tomb may be a spectacular monument that was the primary garden mausoleum inbuilt the Indian subcontinent. the primary of the grand tombs synonymous with Mughal architecture, this monument narrates a timeless saga of affection and longing. Built by Mughal emperor Humayun’s first wife, empress Haji Begum, in her husband’s memory, the tomb houses the graves of both the emperor and his wife and stands as a testament to their eternal love. Designed by Persian architect Mirak Mirza Ghiyas, the imposing building invites tourists from all corners of the planet . As you enter the luxurious palm-lined lawns, you’re welcomed by a gorgeous fountain, which makes an excellent photography backdrop. The garden is further divided into four main sections by walkways and water channels; the planning synonymous with the Paradise Garden mentioned within the holy book of Islam, the Quran. The four main sections are sub-divided into 36 parts. One must rehearse majestic gates to succeed in the monument. Right before the last and final gate, a viewing gallery has been found out by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) that displays old pictures of the monument that reflect its grandeur. the most building is formed of red sandstone while the tomb is formed of white and black marble. a beautiful gate leads you to the central hall, which houses the tomb of Humayun. The hall is adorned with intricately carved windows and a beautifully designed ceiling. the massive platform is dotted with several tombs, including those of empress Haji Begum and prince Darah Shikoh. a stimulating fact about the monument is that it also houses the tomb of Humayun’s favourite barber. The monument was employed by the last Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar as a refuge before British captured and exiled him in 1857. To the proper of the complex is that the tomb of Isa Khan, a noble at the court of Sher Shah Suri. It depicts Lodi-era architecture and was constructed within the 16th century. The Humayun’s Tomb lies very on the brink of another popular attraction of Delhi, Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah, a shrine built over the grave of the 14th century Sufi Saint Nizamuddin Auliya.

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