Humayun Tomb Delhi

Tomb of Humayun Delhi is one of the great dynastic mausoleums which, 80 years later, become the synonym of Mughal architecture with architectural style. It is located in a complex of 27.04 ha. It includes other contemporary Mogul garden tombs, from the 16th century, including the Humayun Tomb Building, NilaGumbad, Isa Khan, Bu Halima, Afsarwala, Barber Tomb and Arak Sera.

In the 1560s the Tomb of Humayunwas built, by Humayun's son, the Grand Emperor Akbar, as patron saint. Persian and Indian workers worked together to make the tomb much more beautiful than any tomb in the Islamic world before. The Tomb of Humayun is an example of the Charbagh with pools joined to channels (a four-quadrant garden that represents the four river of Quranic paradise). It is made in the middle of the eastern and northern walls from the high gates to the south and the west with pavilions.

On the large, high terraced platform stands the mausoleum itself, and on all four sides, two deeply rooted bays are vaulted. The plan of the irregular octagon is four long sides with chamfered borders. It is surmounted by a marble dome covering of 42.5 meters in height, flanked by pillaging kiosks.The interior is an octagonal room with a roof booth connected by galleries or corridors. On the second floor, this octagonal plan is repeated. The structure is of stone covered in red sandstone, with marble borders of white and black.

The tomb is situated on the heart of the Sufi Shrine, HazratNizamuddinAuliya, from the 14th century. The tomb has an extremely important archaeological setting. Seven centuries of tomb building have brought the area to be the densest set of medieval Islamic constructions in India, since it is regarded as auspicious to be buried near the grave of a Saint.

This property consists of the Humayun Tomb Enclosure, including gates, pavements and annexes that date back from the grave of Humayun. The universal value of the property is fully reflected in all these characteristics. The tomb of the complex has remained intact and its original shape and purpose have been respected throughout its history. Recent conservation work, following the approach of the town's countryside, has been designed to preserve this character and preserve the physical tissue, enhancing its importance while reviving the living craft traditions used by the builders in the Mughal region.