Visiting to Humayun's tomb Delhi is a great adventure for tourists as it is one of the three architectural buildings enlisted in UNESCO's World Heritage site after the Red Fort and Qutub Minar and one of the first garden tomb in Indian sub-continent. It was declared as UNESCO World heritage site in 1993.
About Humayun's Tomb Delhi
Humayun's Tomb is the mausoleum of Mughal Emperor Humayun (reigned from 26 December 1530 to 17 May 1540 and from 22 February 1555 to 27 January 1556) who was the father of Great Mughal Emperor Akbar.
Humayun's tomb was commissioned by his wife Hamida Banu Begam in 1562 AD, and designed by the Persian architect. It is located in Nizamuddin East, Delhi, India. Besides the main tomb enclosure of Humayun's Tomb, several smaller monuments dot the pathway leading upto it.
The complex encompasses the main tomb of the Emperor Humayun, which houses the graves of his wife Hamida Begum as well. It represents a leap in Mughal architecture.
History of Humayun's Tomb Delhi
The history says that the Tomb of Humayun was built by the orders of Hamida Banu Begum, Humayun's widow, in 1565, nine years after the death of Humayun. At the cost of erstwhile Rs.15 lakh. The fortunes of the once famous Charbagh (Four-square) gardens, which spread over 13 hectares surrounding the monument, changed repeatedly over the years after its construction.
The capital had already shifted to Agra in 1556 AD., and the decline of the Mughals accelerated the decay of the monument and its features, as the expensive maintenance of the garden proved impossible.
By the early 18th century, the once lush gardens were replaced by vegetable garden of people who had settled within the walled area. However, the capture of the last Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 AD together with the premises, and his subsequent sentencing to exile, along with execution of his three sons, meant that the monument's worst days lay ahead, as the British took over Delhi completely.
In 1860 AD, the Mughal design of the garden was replanted to a more English garden-style, with circular beds replacing the fours central water pools on the axial pathways and trees profusely planted in flowerbeds. This fault was corrected in early 20th century, when on Viceroy Lord Curzon's orders the original garden were restored in a major restoration project between 1903 to 1909, which also included lining the plaster channels with sandstone; a 1915 planting scheme, added emphasis to the central and diagonal axis by lining it with trees, though some trees were also planted on the platform originally reserved for tents.
An important phase in the restoration of the complex, started around 1993, when the monument was declared a World Heritage Site. This brought new interest to its restoration, and a detailed research and excavation process began under the aegis of the Aga Khan Trust and the ASI, culminating in 2003, when much of the complex, and gardens were finally restored, with its historic fountains running once again after several centuries of disuse. The restoration has been a continuous process ever since, with subsequent phases addressing various aspects and monuments of the complex.
Tourist Attraction around the Humayun's Tomb Delhi:
Tomb And Mosque of Isa Khan :
Several monuments dot on the pathway of the tomb from the main entrence in the west. It is a tomb complex of Isa Khan Niyazi, an Afgahn nobel in Sher Shah Suri's court, who fought against the Mughals. Some of the architectural details present here were seen later in the main Humayun's tomb, though on a much grander scale, such as the tomb being placed in a walled garden enclosure.
Bu Halima's Tomb and Garden:
When entering the complex from the West, visitor's first enter a garden complex, known as Bu Halima's Garden.
Nila Gumbad:
Standing outside the boundary of the Humayun's Tomb complex is the tomb known as Nila Gumbad, because it carries striking blue glazed tiles.
How to reach to Humayun's Tomb Delhi
One can take DTC (Delhi Transport Corporation) buses or can hire private taxis/Auto Rickshaw to reach Humayun Tomb Delhi.
Located in The Lodhi Road area of New Delhi, The Humayun's Tomb is closest to The Central Secretariat metro station of Delhi Metro train. The Central Secretariat metro station lies on the Yellow Line of the Delhi Metro; which connects all the major areas between Jahangipuri and Huda City Centre.
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Weather info of Delhi:
Temperature: 30 degree Celsius
Humidity: 45%
Wind: E at 6KM Pr Hour
Best Time to visit Humayun's Tomb New Delhi :
You can visit Humayun's Tomb Delhi on all days from sunrise to sunset. However, evening time will be the best time to see Humayun's Tomb.
Entry fees, Opening & closing time Humayun's Tomb Delhi :
It remains open from morning to evening all days. Entry fee for Indian tourist is Rs. 10 and for foreigners it is Rs. 250.
Shopping Complex near Humayun's Tomb Delhi:
You can enjoy the shopping in Bhogal Market, the nearest market on the northwest side, the Lajpat Nagar Central Market, one of prominent and biggest market of Delhi situated nearly 5 km. from Humayun's Tomb. You can purchase various types of items including clothes, shoes, belts, ladies and children's product and electronic products.
Location of Humayun's Tomb Delhi:
Opp. Dargah. Nizamuddin,. Mathura Road, New Delhi.
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