Humayun’s tomb: Humayun's tomb (Persian

Humayun's tomb (Persian: Maqbara-i Humayun ) is the tomb of Mughal Emperor Humayun situated in Delhi, India. [1] The tomb was commissioned by Humayun's first wife and chief consort, Empress Bega Begum under her patronage [2][3][4][5][6] in 1558, and designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas and his son, Sayyid Muhammad, [7] Persian architects chosen by her. [8][9] It was the first garden- tomb on the Indian subcontinent, [10] and is located in Nizamuddin East, Delhi, close to the Dina-panah Citadel, also ... 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. A landmark in the development of Mughal architecture, Humāyūn’s Tomb was commissioned in 1569, after the Humayun's Tomb , a UNESCO World Heritage Site, inspired several architectural innovations, culminating in the Taj Mahal. A visit to the tomb of Humayun in Delhi is an unforgettable experience. Outside the Humayun’s complex, the shrine of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya, a sufi saint from the 14th century is located. It was considered auspicious to be buried near the shrine, hence many Mughal royals were buried at the Humayun’s tomb complex. Image Gallery Humayun's Tomb , Delhi Timings and Entry Fee of Humayun's Tomb