Humayun's Tomb - A jewel of Mughal architecture
Location: Nizamuddin East, Delhi
Construction period: 1562 AD to 1570 AD
Builder: Begum Hamida Banu (Humayun's wife)
Mimar (architect): Mirza Ghiyas (architect of Persian origin)
Tarikh-e-Maqbara (History of the Tomb)
Humayun died in 1556 AD. After his death, his wife Hamida Banu Begum ordered the construction of this memorable tomb. This tomb was the first example of Mughal architecture in which Persian gardening styles and Mughal art met.
The mausoleum is designed in the Charbagh style, which is the ancient style of Persian gardens – where the gardens are divided into four sections and are interspersed with canals (nahr-e-sabila) and fountains.
Art and Aesthetics
The dome (qubbah) is made of white marble which looks very beautiful on top of the red sandstone building.
Minarets and latticed windows give a romantic and grandeur to the mausoleum.
The arches, chhatris, and flower arrangements around the building are a perfect blend of Persian-Mughal architecture.
Charbagh – An example of spiritual gardening
Charbagh means "four gardens". This is a very important tradition of Persian architecture, in which a map is prepared on the lines of the gardens of paradise. The tomb was divided into four equal parts and flowers like rose, champa, jasmine were planted in them.
Historical importance
This tomb is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Humayun's tomb is the first tomb built before the Taj Mahal, in which the royal tomb is located in the center among the gardens.
Bahadur Shah Zafar's father and other elders of the Mughal dynasty are also buried in this complex.
Religious and cultural confluence
This tomb has a glimpse of Islamic architecture as well as Hindustani craftsmanship. Such a combination of Persian, Turkish and Indian architectural elements is seen which describes the culture and art of that era.
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Mukhtasar Hadayaten (Travel Tips)
Details.
Timings 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Tickets ₹40 for Indians, ₹600 for foreigners
Nearest Metro Stations Jor Bagh and JLN Stadium.
Other Places Sunder Nursery, Nizamuddin Dargah, Bua Begum's Tomb
Result (Conclusion)
Humayun's Tomb is not just a tomb, but a great example of Persian-Arabic and Hindustani culture of a period. This tomb is a peaceful spiritual place where art, philosophy and nature breathe together.
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