Recently visited UNESCO World Heritage Site - Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi India. Let’s check out the photo clicked by LG @SagarKulkarni
Hamida Banu Begum, his grieving widow, built Emperor Humayun’s mausoleum. Precursor to the Taj Mahal, it stands on a platform of 12000m and reaches a height of 47m. The earliest example of Persian influence in Indian architecture, the tomb has within it over 100 graves, earning it the name, ‘Dormitory of the Mughals’. Built of rubble masonry, the structure is the first to use red sandstone and white marble in such great quantities. The small canopies on the terrace were originally covered in glazed blue tiles, and the brass finial over the white marble domes is itself 6 m high.
Photo of Humayun’s Tomb where information and top view captured by LG @SagarKulkarni
Located in the eastern part of Dehli, Humayun’s tomb is one of the best preserved Mughal monuments. This spellbinding mausoleum is the first example of Mughal architecture in India.
Name Stone of Famous places around Humayun’s Tomb.
Humayun’s Tomb entry ticket for Indian travellers is INR 35 for International traveller 550 INR and Online tickets aslo available.
Emperor Humayun History photo taken near Arab-ki-Sarai Gate
Entry Gate of Humayun’s Tomb.
Bu Halima Enclosure Gate : This giant gate way led to the tomb.The western walk of the garden was breached in the 19th century to allow access for visitors.Aligned in axis with the western gate of Humayun’s Tomb enclosure and Subz burj, the 16th Century gateway to Bu Halima Garden Tomb stands on the eastern side of the enclosure. The upper arched opening has sandstone jarokha with beautiful lattice parapet which is supported on decorative sandstone brackets.
Bu Halima Enclosure Gate Photo
Bu Halima Enclosure Gate Photo
Humayun’s Tomb Entry View Photo
Humayun’s Tomb entry street
Arab-ki-Sarai Gate :
This 48 Feet high gateway served as the southern entrance of the Arab Sarai - built to accommodate the Persian craftsmen involved s in the building of Humayun’s garden-tomb. Major portion of the Arab Sarai is today the Industrial Training Institute and is inaccessible to visitors.
Arab-ki-Sarai Gate
Arab-ki-Sarai Gate
Humayun’s Tomb : The tomb stands on a raised platform, with a central dome that is 42 meters high. The dome is made of white marble and is surrounded by smaller domes and chhatris, which are decorative elements that are commonly found in Mughal architecture. The tomb is built of red sandstone, with inlaid white marble and black slate.
The structure is square-shaped and has four main entrances, each facing one of the cardinal directions. The corners of the building are adorned with octagonal towers, which are topped by domed kiosks. The tomb is surrounded by a large garden, which is divided into four parts by causeways and water channels. The garden is designed in the charbagh style, which is a Persian-inspired garden layout that features four quadrants.
Humayun’s Tomb is not only an architectural masterpiece, but it is also an important historical monument. It served as a model for the Taj Mahal, which was built several decades later.
Main Entrance of Tomb
Main Entrance of tomb with street from ground floor covered
Right Side View
Left Side View
Famous Divine Light View
The Divine Light of Humayun’s Tomb is a unique and beautiful architectural,it’s testament to the skill and artistry of the Mughal architects and craftsmen who designed and built the monument. It is a beautiful and awe-inspiring feature that adds to the spiritual and mystical atmosphere of the tomb.
There are many opinions regarding the burial of Humayun’s dead body. It is generally believed that his dead body was first buried in the old fort. Later in 1556 he was buried in a temporary tomb at Sirhind due to an attack by Hemu and when Akbar defeated Hemu, Humayun’s body was brought back to Delhi and buried in Sher Mandal.
Char Bagh Garden Humayun’s Tomb :
Char Bagh" is a Persian term that means “four gardens,” and the design of the garden reflects this concept, as it is divided into four parts by causeways and water channels.
Char Bagh Garden
Char Bagh Garden
Char Bagh Garden
Char Bagh Garden Entry Gate from North Side of Tomb.
Humayun’s Tomb with Water Channel Opening View
Humayun’s Tomb Mughal Architecture
Humayun’s Tomb Mughal Architecture
Some more photo of Tomb
College Photos of Tomb .
UNESCO Heritage Site Important of Humayun’s Tomb.
Photo Clicked by LG @SagarKulkarni
Taken more than 1000 + photos of humayun’s tomb and nearby Area.
I’ll write separate article on each places. Suggestions and more information always welcome.