Humayun’s Tomb Delhi
Humuyun’s Tomb is the first example of garden tomb of Mughal Architecture in India. It took 14 years to build this tomb in memory of Humuyun that has double dome made out of marble with a height of 12.5 m. The construction started in 1569 under the guidance of Mirak Mirza Ghiyath, a Persian, and ended in 1572. Mirak Mirza Ghiyath, a Persian, was the architect of this tomb. The tomb is octagonal in shape was imported from Persia under which there are numerous graves of members of the royal family. Humuyun Tomb is among the earliest constructions of the Mughal era. The tomb is the grave to Humayun;s father, Babur.
The unchallenged grandeur and splendid architect of this monument defines the aspect of a Mughul tomb building that attracts travelers from all over the world to visit Humayuns Tomb.