Humayun's Tomb: Prefect example of Mughal architecture

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jyothi sriram

16 April, 2011

Humayun's tomb near Nizamuddin is considered to be the forerunner of the Taj Mahal. It was built by emperor Humayun's grieving widow Haji Begum. The tomb is a marvel of mughal architecture and is surrounded by greenery.

HUMAYUN'S TOMB is considered as the first mature example of Mughal architecture in India. It is a huge historical monument and a marvel of Mughal architecture and landscape design.

The complex of the tomb encompasses the main tomb of Emperor Humayun, with the graves of his wife Hamida Begum and also Dara Shikon, son of later Emperor Shah Jahan as well other subsequent Mughals.

Humayun’s tomb shows Mughals’ love for gardens, as the tomb is surrounded by lush greenery. There are several trees in its vicinity. Every tree has been labeled with its common as well as scientific name.

The tomb has four huge gates in all the four directions. This monument is under the Ministry of Travel And Tourism in India, and there is a routine check up and cleaning process of the vicinity.

There is one aspect about Humayun’s tomb that very few people know. Why is Humayun’s tomb not considered of equal importance as the Taj Mahal? Both monuments have the same significance i.e. they were made for loved ones. The former being made by Emperor Humayun’s widow Haji Begum and the latter by Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz.

Entry to the Humayun’s tomb costs Rs. 10 per person, and this historical monument is eye candy for professional photographers as well as those do click photos as a hobby.