Among the attractions of the Indian capitalthe place of honor is occupied by the Humayun Tomb. Outwardly, this building resembles the world famous Taj Mahal. Therefore, you can safely refuse to travel to Agra and enjoy the beautiful architectural lines in Delhi. Although it is better to see both.
A few common words
In tourist guides to delhi tombHumayun always mentioned. This is a prominent monument of architecture in which the ashes of the great Mughal emperor from the Timurid dynasty rest. For the deceased, the monastery was ordered to be built by his wife, Hamida Banu Begum. The facility was built for eight years - from 1562 to 1570, and the architect Mirak Giyathuddin and his son Said Muhammad supervised the work.
If you look at the mausoleum, it may seemthat it looks like the middle link between the earlier construction of Gur Emir (the tomb of Tamerlane) and the later - the Taj Mahal. The tomb of Humayun, the photo of which can be found in our article, is one of the World Heritage sites protected by UNESCO. Therefore, she deserves a guest of the Indian capital to pay her some attention.
A little bit of history
Сегодня гробница Хумаюна восторгает современников graceful lines, masterful design, luxurious decoration. This is the first mausoleum built in India and surrounded by a garden. By the way, many tombs of that time stand in the middle of an amazing park with artificial canals and fountains. This is due to the fact that in Islam it is believed that paradise is located in a large garden divided by a river. So the rulers tried to create for their ashes a little paradise on earth.
Humayun himself was emperor twice, with a break inFifteen years. For the first time, he took the throne after the death of his father, the founder of the Mogul Empire, Babur, and then regained the power chosen by Sher-Shah and his son. He began the second reign with the strengthening of the state, which was falling apart. The son of Humayun Akbar the Great, born in exile, became the next monarch and went down in history as a wise reformer. The death of Humayun himself was premature: going down the marble staircase to the library, he got entangled in the floor of his dressing gown and fell, breaking himself to death. It is possible that he was pushed by ill-wishers, but this version remains only a hypothesis without confirmation or refutation.
Architectural Masterpiece
So that is the tomb of Humayun, ohwhich say so much around? A true masterpiece of the Mughal era, it rises to a height of 44 m. The building is erected of red brick and has the shape of an octagon on a wide pedestal. The top is crowned with a double marble dome of white and black with a crescent. Immediately struck by the stone grilles on the windows, skillfully carved masters, elegant columns and arches. The wealth is fascinating, but a note of sadness is captured in it: after all, it is a grave, and people who have been laid to rest here are saddened by their loved ones.
The tomb in which not only Humayun is buriedand his wives, but many representatives of the Timurid house, are symmetrically surrounded by lush gardens. The sarcophagi of the ruler and his harem are located in the central hall of the second floor, on the first floor others rest in the rooms. Also on the territory of the complex there are several smaller tombs, which are inferior to the main mausoleum in beauty and grandeur.
Other useful information
Sure that many travelersinterested in the tomb of Humayun. Where is it located and how to get to it? This historical masterpiece is located in the eastern part of Delhi, which can be easily reached by train, bus or taxi. If the tourist prefers the bus, then it is necessary to choose the routes heading to New Delhi. These are numbers 19, 40, 109, 160, 166, the necessary stop is called “Darga Hasrat Naizamaddin”. Next you should walk quite a bit, and Humayun’s tomb rises before your eyes. How to get - the reader already knows. Now we will tell about the visit itself.
For the entrance to the complex will havepay about five dollars. Separately, you can order an audio guide for two dollars or take a guide (five dollars), who will not only show the most beautiful places, but also accompany all this with interesting stories and legends.
