Humayun's Tomb
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Lattice work at Humayun's Tomb
Why visit Humayun's Tomb?
[#dot-a] Architecture Humayun's tomb is spectacular in its architectural merits. There are not many mediaeval structures in Delhi that can mach the aesthetics and massiveness of this mausoleum.
[#dot-a] Ambient The mausoleum is set in an equally well thought garden. This is also one of the most tranquil places in the bustling metropolis.
[#dot-b] Detours The mausoleum is the centerpiece of many other side trip attractions. This area elucidate character of a bygone era, even without a guide explaining the details.
Who was Humayun?
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he second Mughal king and a difficult to characterise ruler. Born in Kabul and died in Delhi at the age of 47. He accented to throne in Delhi revolting against several of his brothers.After a series of conquests and retreats he was defeated by Sher Shah Suri, an afghan warlord who had already established a capital in Delhi.
Humayun had to take refuge in Persia for the next 15 years till he come back and regain Delhi.
His return to Delhi did not last long. On a fateful day - 27 January 1556 - the 47 year old Humayun accidentally fallen from a building inside the fort.
Humayun is laid to rest at the center of this Mausoleum. You can also visit the nearby Purana Qila built by his arch Rival Sersha Suri. In the middle of that fort complex stands the building where Humayun slipped and fallen.
Major attractions other than the Mausoleum
[#dot-c]Western Gateway
[#dot-c]Garden
[#dot-c]Babur's Tomb
[#dot-c]Arab Serai
[#dot-c]Bu Halima's Garden
[#dot-c]Sabz Serai
[#dot-c]Nila Gumbad
[#dot-c]Mosque & Tomb of Isa Khan
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Western Gateway to the Mausoleum
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Seen from the main gateway
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Located near Humayun's Tomb
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Garden in Humayun's Tomb complex
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Humayun's Tomb Located inside the Mausoleum
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Afsarwala tomb is located new the Humayun's Tomb Complex
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Lattice Work in Red Sandstone
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Mosque of Isa Khan located near the Humayun's Tom & Garden
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This Tomb & Garden is on near the entry to Humayun's Tom complex
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Arab Serai was a workers shelter area near the Humayun's' Tomb and Garden
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The main road leading to the western gate of Humayun's Tomb complex
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Humayun's Tomb
Western Gateway to the Mausoleum
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Humayun's Tomb
Seen from the main gateway
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Mosque and Tomb of Isa Khan
Located near Humayun's Tomb
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Humayun's Mausoleum
Garden in Humayun's Tomb complex
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Afsarwala tomb
Afsarwala tomb is located new the Humayun's Tomb Complex
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Humayun's Tomb
Lattice Work in Red Sandstone
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Mosque of Isa Khan in Delhi
Mosque of Isa Khan located near the Humayun's Tom & Garden
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Bu Halima's Tomb in Delhi
This Tomb & Garden is on near the entry to Humayun's Tom complex
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Gateway to Arab Serai in Delhi
Arab Serai was a workers shelter area near the Humayun's' Tomb and Garden
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Way to Humayun's Tomb
The main road leading to the western gate of Humayun's Tomb complex