Humayun's Tomb
As it says in the name itself, Humayun's Tomb is the final resting resting place of the second Mughal Emperor, Humayun. It is located located close to the Purana Kila that was built by him in 1533.
Humayun's Tomb was built under the consent of Humayun's first wife, Bega Begum in the year 1570. The architect in-charge was Mirak Mirza Ghiyas. The tomb is the first garden based tomb in the Indian sub-continent.
The monument is made out of red sandstone. The complex, houses the tombs of Humayun and Bega Begum and other important figures in the Mughal Empire. Besides the main tomb, there are several other smaller monuments along the pathway to the main site.
Humayun's Tomb was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the year 1993 and ever since, multiple renovations have been made for its restoration.
This is a must see site for history and architecture lovers!
Humayun's Tomb was built under the consent of Humayun's first wife, Bega Begum in the year 1570. The architect in-charge was Mirak Mirza Ghiyas. The tomb is the first garden based tomb in the Indian sub-continent.
The monument is made out of red sandstone. The complex, houses the tombs of Humayun and Bega Begum and other important figures in the Mughal Empire. Besides the main tomb, there are several other smaller monuments along the pathway to the main site.
Humayun's Tomb was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the year 1993 and ever since, multiple renovations have been made for its restoration.
This is a must see site for history and architecture lovers!
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