Humayun's Tomb
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Humayun's tomb is a complex of buildings of Mughal architecture located in Nizamuddin East, New Delhi. It encompasses the main tomb of the Emperor Humayun as well as numerous others, including the Barber's Tomb. The complex is a World Heritage Site and the first example of this type of Mughal architecture in India. This style of mausoleum was the same that created the Taj Mahal in Agra.
The tomb of Humayun was built by the orders of Hamida Banu Begum, Humayun's widow starting in 1562. The architect of the edifice was reportedly Sayyed Muhammad ibn Mirak Ghiyathuddin and his father Mirak Ghiyathuddin who were brought in from Herat. It took 8 years to build and had a Chahr Bagh Garden style in its design, the first of its kind in the region.
Restoration work by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) was completed in March 2003, enabling water to flow through the watercourses in the gardens once more. Funding for this work was a gift from the institutions of His Highness the Aga Khan to India. In addition, AKTC is conducting a more significant restoration at Babur's tomb, the resting place of Humayun's father in Kabul.
 Humayun's Tomb is considered to be an important milestone in the history of Mughal architecture. |
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 Humayun's tomb is surrounded by gardens intersected by watercourses |
 Humayun's tomb side view |
 Tomb complex of Ali Isa Khan Niazi beside Humayun's Tomb |
[edit] References
- Zohreh Bozorg-nia, Mimaran-i Iran. ISBN 964-7483-39-2, 2004, p.184.
[edit] See also
- Taj Mahal
- Indian Architecture
- Mughal Gardens
- Nizamuddin East
- Historic Cities Support Programme
[edit] External links
- AKTC revitalisation of the Humayun’s Tomb Gardens
- Humayun's Tomb on Delhi-Tourism-India.com
- Pictures of Humayun's Tomb From a backpackers trip around India in 2005.
- Panoramic view on Humayun's Tomb at WHTour
- Humayun's Tomb travel guide from Wikitravel
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