Declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO, this tomb built by Haji Begum, Humayun s wife in the mid 16th century, epitomises the architectural elements that would later be seen in the Taj ? arched entrances, formal gardens and a low building topped by a huge dome. The permanent site exhibit here also gives you chance to learn about Humayun s Tomb which is the first of the grand dynastic mausoleums that become synonymous with Mughal architecture.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Humayun s Tomb
Declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO, this tomb built by Haji Begum, Humayun s wife in the mid 16th century, epitomises the architectural elements that would later be seen in the Taj ? arched entrances, formal gardens and a low building topped by a huge dome. The permanent site exhibit here also gives you chance to learn about Humayun s Tomb which is the first of the grand dynastic mausoleums that become synonymous with Mughal architecture.
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