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Humayun's Tomb, Delhi. This tomb, built in 1570, is of particular cultural significance as it was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. It inspired several major architectural innovations, culminating in the construction of the Taj Mahal.
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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.
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History. Architecture. Char Bagh. Other monuments. Tombs in Monument. Restoration. The Tomb in literature. The mausoleum today. Gallery. See also. References. Further reading. External links. Humayun's Tomb. Coordinates: 28°35′35.8″N 77°15′02.5″E.
Where is it Located : Delhi, India. Why was it Built : Tomb to house the mortal remains of Humayun, the second Mughal Emperor of India. Dimensions : 47 m in height; 91 m in width. Materials Used : Red Sand Stone. Architectural Style : Mughal. Architect : Mirak Mirza Ghiyath from Persia.
Jan 21, 2022 · As art historian Glenn D Lowry puts it: “The symbolic qualities of Humayun’s tomb reflect [a] bold attempt to create an architecture which grows out of, but is distinct from, earlier...
Dec 6, 2023 · by UNESCO. This tomb, built in 1570, is of particular cultural significance as it was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. It inspired several major architectural innovations, culminating in the construction of the Taj Mahal. Bibliography. Cite this page.
Humayun’s Tomb (1993), Delhi. Humayun died in 1556, and his widow Hamida Banu Begam, also known as Haji Begam, commenced the construction of his tomb in 1569, fourteen years after his death. It is the first distinct example of proper Mughal style, which was inspired by Persian architecture.
