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Humayun's Tomb, Delhi
This tomb, which as built by emperor
Humanyun's wife, took eight years to complete. The emperor's wife
Begai Begum was buried in the tomb and the structure is first of its
kind built in the center of a well - planned garden. The combination
of white marble and red sand stone was a great influence on later
Mughal architecture. It is generally regarded as a prototype of the
famed Taj Mahal of Agra.
The Mughals brought with them their love for gardens, fountains and
water. The first mature example of Mughal architecture in India.
HUMAYUN'S TOMB, was built in AD 1565. Designed by Presian architect,
Mirza Ghyas, Humayun's Tomb shows a marked shifts from the persian
tradition of using coloured tiles for ornamentation. Located in the
midst of a large square garden, screened by high walls, with gateways
to the south and west, the tomb is a square tower surrounded by a
magnificent marble dome. The dome stands 140 feet high from the base
of the terrace and is topped with a copper pinnacle.
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