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Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi

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	humayun tomb delhi jpg[220×160] Indian Monuments Humayun s Tomb Humayun s Tomb After wandering in wilderness for 25 years Humayun reoccupied Delhi in the year 1555 AD but he was not destined to rule any longer and died barely six months of his Publishing origin
	humayun s tomb delhi jpg[277×172] second Mughal emperor Humayun s Tomb is an early example of Mughal architecture built in Delhi A rose petal sandstone mausoleum built in proper Mughal style is a beautiful memorial to the poet king Octagonal in shape raised on a plinth with double domes high arches laid in the centre of a large walled enclosure the Publishing origin
	delhi humayun tomb jpg[215×162] south and west the tomb is a square tower surmounted by a magnificent marble dome The dome stands 140 feet from the base of the terrace and is topped with a copper pinnacle In addition to the remains of Humayun the complex also houses the grave of many other distinguished members of the Mughal dynasty The first Mughal Emperor Babur was Publishing origin
	humayun tomb jpg[199×142] Humayun s Tomb Delhi The mughals brought with them a love for gardens fountains and water The first mature example of Mughal architecture in India Humayun s Tomb was built by the emperor s grieving Publishing origin
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	humayuns tomb delhi jpg[257×168] Humayun s Tomb Designated as world heritage site in Delhi Humayun s Tomb was built from 1605 to 1613 in Delhi Humayun became the Mughal Emperor just after his father died in 1530 Publishing origin
	humayun tomb jpg[203×129] Humayun s Tomb Humayun s tomb is a grand affair built by his widow who brought 300 craftsmen from Persia for this job This magnificent tomb in red sandstone crowned by a glorious double dome Publishing origin
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	delhi humayun tomb 3 tn jp[150×110] delhi Publishing origin
	humayun tomb jpg[206×125] In addition to the remains of Humayun the complex also houses the grave of many other distinguished members of the Mughal dynasty The first Mughal Emperor Babur was succeeded by his son Humayun who ruled in India for a decade but was expelled Eventually he took refuge with the Safavid shah of Persia who Publishing origin

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