In 1611, Humayun's Tomb was graced by the presence of a famous English Merchant named William Finch who admired the Tomb illustrating the elaborate and richly decorated interiors and the well furnished central chamber of the Tomb. He passed away before the completion of Humayun's Tomb and further works was designed by his son, Sayyed Muhammad ibn Mirak Ghiyathuddin up till its completion in 1571 AD. Mirak Mirza Ghiyas is accredited with numerous works including several monuments and buildings designed by him in Herat, Bukhara (ancient name of Uzbekistan) and India. He belongs to a small town named Herat in Northwest of Afghanistan and was invited to India to design this Tomb.

Humayun's Tomb was designed by a Persian architect named Mirak Mirza Ghiyas also known to many by the name of 'Mirak Ghiyathuddin'. Mughal Emperor Akbar also visited his father's tomb in 1571 before it was almost completed. 15 lakh and Haji Begum, who was the Emperor's cousin sister, supervised the construction and its completion. The works commenced in 1562 AD at the cost of Rs. Nine years after Emperor Humayun's demise, Hamida Begum, his wife, decided to construct an elaborate Tomb in his memory. Later, his Tomb was shifted by Khanjar Beg to Sirhind in Punjab as instructed by Emperor Akbar (Humayun's son). This site was in fact chosen due to its proximity with the Yamuna River and the Dargah of Nizamuddin Aulia, a revered Sufi and Mystic Saint.Įmperor Humayun passed away on 20th January 1556 after which he was buried within his own Palace in Delhi. This style showcases a garden area divided into four equal square shaped gardens separated by pathways and a waterway leading from the centre of the garden right through and underneath the Tomb symbolising Paradise. The Garden spanning over an expanse of 13 hectors where the Tombs and Monuments are located was constructed in the typical Persian Style known as 'Charbagh' which means a 'Four-square Garden'. “ Best and affordable shoping places in Delhi” The monuments include the Tomb of Hamida Begum who was the wife of Mughal Emperor Humayun, Tomb of Dara Shikoh who was the son of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, Tombs of Farrukhsiyar, Emperor Jahandar Shah, Alamgir II, Rafi Ul-Darjat and Rafi Ud-Daulat. The Humayun Tomb Complex houses various monuments including the famous Tomb of Humayun all built during the Mughal era, within its precincts. The Complex was in fact the first Garden to be constructed with a Tomb in the history of India.

It can be approached via local cabs, buses and auto rickshaws. Human's Tomb commonly known by the Indian name of 'Humayun Ka Maqbara' is situated in Nizamuddin East and in close proximity to Dina Panah Fort or 'Purana Qila' (Old Fort) in Delhi.

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