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Humayun's Tomb

Humayun's Tomb

Humayun's Tomb is one of the best-preserved and most beautiful examples of Mogul architecture in Delhi, and is often seen as a forerunner of the Taj Mahal in Agra. Building started on the tomb in 1564 after the death of Humayun, the second Moghul emperor - and its construction it was overseen by Haji Begum, his senior widow and the mother of Akbar. The tomb is an octagonal structure capped by a double dome that soars 125ft (38m) into the sky, and is set in a formal Persian garden. In the grounds are some other monuments, including the Tomb of Isa Khan.


Address: Lodhi Road and Mathura Road
Transportation: The closest metro station is JLN Station. Humayan's Tomb is also on Delhi's hop-on-hop-off bus route.
Opening Time: Daily, from dawn to dusk
Admission: Rs. 250

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