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Humayun’s tomb, South Delhi
ABOUT
Humayun’s Tomb, as the name suggests, is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun which was designed by Persian architects in the mid-sixteenth century and was the first garden-tomb to have been built on the Indian subcontinent. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the year 1993 and has undergone extensive restoration.
HISTORY
One of the most magnificent tombs built in Delhi during the Mughal rule, the Humayun's Tomb is an excellent example of Persian architecture. The Humayun's Tomb was commissioned in 1526, nine years after the death of Humayun, by his widow Hamida Banu Begum.
SPECIALITIES
The beautiful tomb is built following the Persian Islamic architectural styles and is surrounded by a 30-acre wide garden known as the Char Bagh. Within the complex can be found other monuments of importance like the tomb and mosque of Isa Khan, tomb and garden of Bu Halima and Arab Serai among others. When here, you can spend your time soaking in the immense beauty of the intricate architecture and relax in the manicured lawns that have also been designed following ancient Persian styles.
CLIMATE
Very good climate
BEST TIME TO VISIT
Any time
FOOD
Variety of foods are availale
ROAD CONDITION
Good
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Humayun’s tomb, South Delhi
Mathura Road Opposite, Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia Dargah, Nizamuddin, New Delhi, Delhi 110013
