Humayun’s Tomb in India is a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 16th century to enshrine the ruler Humayun. It is an example of Mughal architectural style and influenced the construction of the Taj Mahal. The tomb is set in a garden and contains various chambers and stories on the walls. It is located in New Delhi and requires an entry fee.
Humayun’s Tomb is a group of buildings in India. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and has been since 1993. Humayun’s Tomb consists of the tomb itself and a number of supporting structures.
Humayun’s Tomb was built during the slave dynasty at the end of the 16th century to enshrine the ruler Humayun. It was built fourteen years after Humayun’s death by his widow, Hamida Banu Begam. Humayun was the second emperor of the Mughal Empire and Humayun’s tomb is generally regarded as the first great example of the true Mughal architectural style.
Humayun’s Tomb draws on a number of visual aspects of the Gur-e Amir, but has taken the style a bit further. The same style, with the large visible dome and ornate decorations, would culminate in the construction of the Taj Mahal. While Humayun’s Tomb is not as visually striking at first glance, however, its innovative use of materials makes it equally impressive in many ways. Both the Taj Mahal and Humayun’s Tomb were built for similar reasons, as a way for a loving spouse to show their love and devotion to their deceased partner. The Taj was built by a husband for his dead wife, and Humayun’s Tomb was built by his wife for him.
Humayun was the ruler of the Mughal Empire and as such controlled much of northern India from 1530 to 1540. He was eventually forced to flee and retreated to Persia. While in Persia he absorbed much of the local architectural style, arriving with a sensibility that drew on both Indian and Persian motifs. When he returned to India to reclaim his land in 1555, it is likely that he set to work designing a series of buildings, including his future tomb.
Eventually, his widow hired a Persian architect, Mirak Mirza Ghiyath, to design Humayun’s tomb, making sure that Persian styles would play heavily into its visual aesthetic. The structure took nine years to complete and cost over 1.5 million rupees.
The tomb itself is set in a large garden, with small streams running around their corners. The mausoleum contains a bathroom, a gathering space and the central tomb. Various chambers on the sides contain tombs of Humayun’s family members and various stories are told on the walls.
Humayun’s tomb is located in New Delhi and many people are struck by the contrast between the bustle of the city and the relative tranquility of the complex itself. There is an entry fee to visit the site, about $5 US Dollars (USD), but that entry fee covers full access. Most people find that they need at least a few hours to truly understand the tomb itself and the surrounding structures.
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