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Humayun's Tomb, Delhi

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Humayun's Tomb, Delhi

Delhi

Built in 1570, Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi is a landmark in Mughal architecture and holds great cultural and historical significance. Commissioned by Empress Bega Begum, the tomb is the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent and marked a major departure from earlier funerary traditions. It introduced Persian architectural elements fused with Indian craftsmanship, setting the stage for later Mughal masterpieces, including the Taj Mahal. Surrounded by the Charbagh-style garden, the tomb stands as a symbol of Mughal innovation, grandeur, and symmetry. It is a pioneering example of Indo-Islamic architecture and a proud representation of India’s heritage.

Humayun's Tomb, Delhi

Date of Inscription: 1993

Minor boundary modification inscribed year: 2016

Criteria: (ii) (iv)

Property: 27.04 ha

Buffer zone: 53.21 ha

Dossier: 232bis

Location: Delhi, India

Coordinates: N28 35 27 E77 15 35

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