Humayun’s tomb located in Nizamuddin East, Delhi, India. It was the first garden tomb and example of Mughal architecture in India.
This tomb, built in 1565 A.D. nine years after the death of Humayun, by his first wife Bega Begam. She was later buried here as well. The construction cost came to 1.5 million rupees, which was completely borne by Begum Bega.
Mirak Mirza Ghiyas, the chief architect of the tomb, died before he could complete the construction. Then his son Sayyed Muhammad ibn Mirak, completed this.
Emperor Humayun was buried at two other locations before he was finally laid to rest in this tomb complex.
The tomb is also called “Dormitory of the Mughals” as there buried over 150 Mughal family members.
Humayun’s garden tomb is an example of the Charbagh. Charbagh is a Persian style garden layout, in which the main complex at the centre of a quadrilateral garden divided by paved walkways or flowing water into four smaller parts. This style was brought to India by Mughals. Tajmahal and Humayun tomb are the perfect example of this layout.
Our first UNESCO World Heritage site in Delhi in 1993 is Humayun’s Tomb. Today, Humayun’s Tomb is one of the best and famous tourist place in Delhi to visit. This monument is currently maintained by the Archeological Survey of India(ASI). The structure is of dressed stone clad in red sandstone with white and black inlaid marble borders.
Parts of this Tomb
Apart from the Emperor’s tomb, several other tombs and monuments are part of this complex, including:
-Tomb and mosque of Isa Khan, a domed complex pre-dating the main tomb by 20 years.
-Arab Sarai, a resting place for the craftsmen who built the tomb.
-Afsarwala tomb and mosque.
-Bu Halima’s Tomb and Garden.
-Nila Gumbad, an octagonal tomb with a dome.
-Chillah Nizamuddin Aulia, the residence of Nizamuddin Auliya, Delhi’s patron saint.
-Nai-ka-Gumbad, the royal barber’s tomb.
-Cenotaph for Hamida Begum, one of Humayun’s wives and Akbar’s mother.
-Cenotaph of Dara Shikoh, the eldest son of Shah Jahan.
How to reach
One can reach here by buses operated by DTC. And yes by metro too Nearest metro station is JLN stadium.
Timing – From sunrise to sunset on daily basis.
Entry fee for Indians Rs.40 and for foreigners Rs.600.
This is such a beautiful and relaxing place for family and friends and for students to explore the history and architecture with real time experience.
