Humayun tomb

The restoration of the Mughal Emperor Humayun’s 16th century garden tomb, the jewel of Mughal architecture that predates the Taj Mahal, was completed by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture in September of 2013. Six years of conservation works and 200,000 work days undertaken by master craftsmen have been required to restore the Tomb’s Mughal finery. Completion of the restoration builds on the pledge made by the Aga Khan in 1997, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of India’s independence, to restore the Tomb’s gardens. Since 2007, the Urban Renewal Initiative, implemented by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) in partnership with the Archaeological Survey of India, several government agencies and co-funding partners, included: conservation of over 30 monuments; the creation, by an extensive programme of landscaping, of a 36 hectare (90-acre) city park in the Sunder Nursery Batashewala Complex; and significant improvements to the quality of life for the residents of Hazrat Nizamuddin Basti, a repository of seven centuries of living culture. To restore the original designs of the Mughal builders of Humayun’s Tomb -- many of which had been compromised by 20th century works -- craftsmen were required to remove a million kilos of concrete from the roof and thousands of square metres of cement from the walls, ceilings and floors of all structures within the garden enclosure. Craftsmen also had to restore stone joints in the dome with lime infill to make the dome watertight; rec...

Nevertheless, Humayun’s true achievement is not what he built with stones and mortar, but what he built with his affectionate heart. It is the direction he gave India at a crucial juncture of Indian history that shaped the social fabric of India for centuries. Much before Akbar’s attempt to reconcile differing faiths and sects, Humayun envisioned a city called Dinpanah as a sanctuary of all faiths. A man of grand vision and pioneering ideas, Humayun’s Dinpanah (abode of faith in Persian) was a splendid city built on the banks of the Yamuna River. Much of it was laid to waste by his rival Sher Shah Suri, to whom he had lost his father’s empire for more than a decade, before recapturing it and re-establishing Mughal ascendancy. Among the many attractions located in the sprawling 27-hectare archeological park are Nila Gumbad, Isa Khan’s Tomb, Bu Halima, Afsarwala, Babur’s Tomb and the complex where the craftsmen employed for the building of Humayun’s Tomb stayed, the Arab Serai. Just outside the gate is the Subz Burj, the earliest extant Mughal monument built during Humayun’s reign.

First Published on October 31, 2017 They call it the garden of tombs Graves and mausoleums sit amid the blooms. Humayun’s tomb is more than the eternal resting place Of His royal highness – the 2nd Mughal mighty grace. Discover what lies inside Humayun tomb gardens, its history and the architecture. A complete guide to visiting Humayun’s tomb in Delhi – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. One of the must-visit destinations in Delhi is what is believed to be the first tomb garden in the Indian subcontinent. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Humayun’s tomb Delhi is much more than an ode to the 2 nd Mughal emperor of India. As you walk inside Humayun tomb complex, you will realize that it is in fact, the resting place of many notable and not-so-well-known historical figures. Over my two visits to the Humayun’s tomb garden, I have gathered interesting tales about all the structures and monuments enclosed. And that is what you can look forward to when I walk you through the Garden of Tombs at the Humayun tomb Delhi. Humayun’s tomb garden in Delhi – a UNESCO World Heritage Site Though my first major visit to Delhi was as a teenager with my parents, I could not visit the Humayun’s tomb. Simple reason – it was closed for it for restoration. It had been declared a UNESCO heritage site around then and the place was in dire need for expert repairs. My first trip to see this tomb was on the eve of my departure for the In this blog article, I will be taking you through all the major attracti...

One of the first and most beautiful garden tomb in India built as per the Mughal architecture. It is one of the preserved monuments and most significant monuments located in East Delhi. This monument attracts tourists from all over the world. So this tomb is a UNESCO world heritage sites in Delhi. It was the first architectural built during Akbar’s reign. Begum Haji is the one who built the Humayun Tomb. There are 38 World Heritage sites in India. It is said to be World’ Heritage as in shows the culture and tradition of natural Heritage of the World. Humayun Tomb built by using many innovations with a set at the center of luxurious gardens with water fountains was the event after the monument to the Taj Mahal, built a century later. It was built in 1570 and was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Monument in 1993 for its cultural importance. It was declared as Humayun Tomb Delhi, several smaller monuments give the pathway to it, from the main entrance in the West, including one that even pre-dates the main tomb itself, by twenty years. The complex encompasses the main tomb of the Emperor Humayun. The site was chosen on the banks of Yamuna River. Some information about Humayun Tomb is discussed here. So that once you will visit Humayun Tomb, you are well informed about Humayun Tomb History, and will get some knowledge about Humayun Tomb facts. Humayun Tomb History The tomb’s design was decided by Humayun’s first wife and who built Humayun Tomb. After the death of Humayun o...

Tombe de Humayun, Delhi Cette sépulture, construite en 1570, a une signification culturelle exceptionnelle car c'est le premier exemple de tombe-jardin sur le sous-continent indien. Elle a inspiré d'importantes innovations architecturales qui virent leur apogée avec la construction du Taj Mahal. Description is available under license Мавзолей Хумаюна в Дели Это захоронение, сооруженное в 1570 г., имеет особое культурное значение, поскольку было первой во всей Индии усыпальницей с садом. Ее сооружение вдохновило на создание нескольких значительных архитектурных продолжений, кульминацией которых было строительство Тадж-Махала. source: UNESCO/ERI Description is available under license Tumba de Humayun (Delhi) Construida en 1570, esta sepultura tiene un significado cultural especial. Fue la primera tumba-jardín edificada en el subcontinente indio y sirvió de fuente de inspiración para la realización de importantes innovaciones arquitectónicas, que llegarían a su apogeo con la construcción del Taj Mahal. source: UNESCO/ERI Description is available under license Humayun’s graftombe, Delhi Dit graf – gebouwd in 1570 – is van bijzondere culturele waarde; het was de eerste tuin-graftombe gebouwd op het Indiase subcontinent. Het leidde tot grote architectonische vernieuwingen, met als hoogtepunt de Taj Mahal. Het belang van Humayun's graftombe in de evolutie van de Mogolse architectuur is enorm; het was de eerste in een lange reeks dynastieke graven. Humayun – de tweede Mogol keizer...