Discover magnificent garden Humayun’s Tomb
Located at Nizamuddin East of Delhi, Humayun’s tomb is among top attractions and one of the prominent Mughal-era monuments in the city. This is the resting place of the second emperor of the Mughal Dynasty, Emperor Humayun, who reigned in the 16th century. It is referred as the first Indian garden tomb to be built in the Mughal style of architecture. The construction of the tomb started 9 years after the death of emperor, in 1565, then was completed in 1572. Designed by a Persian architect, the tomb complex was inspired from traditional Islamic buildings but was more notably distinct with a blend of Persian and local Indian influences. The tomb of Emperor Humayun is built in the middle of a massive garden setting that features typical Persian layout, symbolizing the garden of paradise. Its magnificent architecture is the impressive combination of red sandstone structure, white marble double domes, along with intricate latticework, pietra dura floors and attics. There are many prominent buildings inside the Humayun’s tomb complex consisting of tombs, mosques along with an accommodation. The significant highlights of the tomb's structure and its architectural styles also served as inspiration for later Mughal monuments such as the world-famous Taj Mahal. The garden tomb has been declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1993 and also became a remarkable architecture worth visiting in Delhi.
