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?
The 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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