Humayun’s Tomb or Maqbara-e-Humayun is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun. Located in Delhi, it is the first garden-tomb of the Indian Subcontinent. It was built by the orders of the emperor’s widow Bega Begum . The construction begun in 1565 and it took 7 long years to be completed at a cost of 1.5 million rupees at that time.
This magnificent garden tomb is the first substantial example of Mughal architecture in India.Inspired by Persian architecture, the tomb reaches a height of 47 metres and is 91 metres wide. The prime tomb is mainly built of red sandstone and red and white marble.The center of the hall is octagonal in shape and here stands the cenotaph of Humayun. This structure has been designed keeping in view the Iranian "Char Bagh" (four gardens) .It is divided into four squares by paved walkways and two bisecting central water channels, reflecting the four rivers that flow in “jannat”, the Islamic concept of paradise . The Islamic architecture used in the Humayun’s Tomb is an amalgam of Central Asian, Persian and Rajasthani architectural styles.
- Air connections to all major world cities and important Indian cities. Rail services to most Indian locations.
- Nearest metro station : JLN Stadium
- Delhi transport corporation(DTC) Buses are easily available from Connaught Place(CP) or ISBT or Nizamuddin bus stand to Humayun's tomb.
- Private auto or car can also be hired
Open : Daily
Timing : 6am to 6pm
Entry Fee :Rs 30 ( Indians ) ; Rs 500 ( Foreigners )
Nearby Attractions : HazratNizamuddinDarga , Jahanara Begum’s Tomb , PuranaQila (old fort) , India Gate ,Abdul Nabi Mosque , Akshardham temple , Lodi Gardens
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