Humayun's Tomb, Mughal tomb in South East Delhi, India
Humayun's Tomb is a red sandstone mausoleum in South East Delhi with a large central dome flanked by four smaller domes at the corners. White marble inlays trace arches and geometric patterns across multiple terraces, while the structure rises on an elevated platform above rectangular gardens.
The widow of Emperor Humayun commissioned two Persian architects to build this monument in 1558, completing it in 1572. The finished structure later influenced the design of the Taj Mahal and other Mughal constructions throughout the region.
Indian families visit the tomb regularly on weekends, strolling through the spacious gardens where children play and couples rest on the lawns. Wedding photographers often use the arcades and water channels as backdrops for bridal couples dressed in traditional attire.
The monument opens daily from sunrise to sunset and is quietest during early morning or late afternoon. Wide paved paths connect the main tomb to surrounding gardens and smaller monuments within the sprawling complex.
Within the walls of the complex lie over 100 graves scattered throughout, housing members of the Mughal dynasty and their relatives. Many of these burial sites sit inside smaller pavilions and side chambers distributed across the grounds and often overlooked by visitors.
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