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Humayun’s Tomb |
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Situated in Nizamuddin East, New Delhi Humayun’s Tomb is a splendid example of impressive Mughal architecture. Complex of buildings featuring Mughal architecture is a World Heritage Site blessed with incredible beauty. The style incorporated in creating the mausoleum is similar to that used in Taj Mahal in Agra. Our site cheapflightstonewdelhi offers detailed information about Humayun’s Tomb.
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The tomb was started in 1562 following the orders of Hamida Banu Begum, the widow of Humayun. Sayyed Muhammad ibn Mirak Ghiyathuddin and his father Mirak Ghiyathuddin the architects of the edifice were brought all the way from Herat. It took eight long years to build the tomb that stands as an important milestone in the history of Mughal art and architecture. The chahr Bagh Garden Style incorporated in the design of the tomb was first of its type in India. Built with red sandstone the structure also offers glimpse of white and marble to get rid of the monotony. The dome built of white marble is the first of its kind to incorporate Persian concept of double dome in India. The tomb is blessed with surrounding gardens intersected by charming watercourses.
| The paved stone paths divides the impressive garden into four squares. Several of the Mughal rulers were buried here in Humayun’s Tomb. Apart from Hamida Begum, Dara Shikoh and Bahadur Shah II were buried here in Humayun’s Tomb. A wonderful tourist destination is perfect for a family getaway. The tomb provides excellent traffic connections making your visit easier and comfortable. You may even take the help of a tourist guide to learn more about the tomb while moving from one corner of the tomb to the other. The beveled getaway offers a breathtaking view of the monument framed in the arch. In order to collect more information about major tourist attractions in New Delhi browse through our site cheapflightstonewdelhi.
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