Humayun Tomb in New Delhi

A Place for Quiet Reflection in Midst of the Hustle Bustle

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About Humayun Tomb In New Delhi

History of Humayun Tomb

The Humayun Tomb comprises of admirable gardens surrounding the tomb on all sides. These gardens contain the tombs of Humayun’s favorite barber who was adored and trusted not only by the emperor but also by Haji Begum herself. Also, Humayun Tomb, New Delhi is the place where Bahadur Shah Zaffar, the last Mughal ruler, spent his days in freedom before being captured and finally exiled by the British in 1857. Isa Khan’s tomb is located just on the right side of the entrance in the complex. This tomb was constructed in the 16th century and remains a fine masterpiece of architecture.

Once you are here, you can also visit the neighboring Sunder nursery and Dargah of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya.

Architecture of Humayun Tomb

During the rule of Turks and Mughals in the subcontinent of India, Central Asian and Persian styles of Islamic architecture were introduced. By the time it was the late 12th century, structures built in this style started appearing in and around Delhi. The current style of architecture while the tomb was built include trabeate, employing pillars, beams, and lintels. These styles were also incorporated by elements of Indian architecture, including the likes of Rajasthani architecture which has stunning corbel brackets, balconies and more. The tomb was built to last more than a hundred years. It is made up of red sandstone and white marble and decorated in the most distinct styles. It is one of the best places to visit in Delhi. Moreover, it is also one of the most beautiful places to plan a visit to the capital.  

Attractions Near Humayun Tomb

On your visit to Humayun Tomb, you can also explore some of the nearby attractions. Chilla Nizamuddin Auliya (1 km away), Gurdwara Damdama Sahib (500 meters away), Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah (850 meters away), Sunder Nursery (210 meters away), Swaminarayan Akshardham (9.3 km away), Qutub Minar (12.2 km), etc., are some of the best places to visit near Humayun Tomb. Planning your visit along with the aforementioned destinations will further elevate your experience.

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How To Reach Humayun Tomb in New Delhi

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To reach Humayun's Tomb in New Delhi by flight, it is best to fly into Indira Gandhi International Airport. Humayun's Tomb is located just 15 km fr

om IGI Airport and depending on the traffic, can take anywhere from 40 minutes to an hour to reach. Once you arrive at the airport, you can take a bus, metro, or taxi to the tomb. Some bus routes that go from IGI Airport to Humayun's Tomb include 181, 274, 403, 405, 418A, 429, and 966. If you prefer to take a metro, Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium Metro Station is Humayun Tomb nearest metro. From here, you can take an auto-rickshaw or taxi to Humayun's Tomb.

Located at a distance of 2.2 km, Nizamuddin Railway Station is the closest railway station to Humayun's Tomb. Once you reach the railway station, y

ou can hire a private cab, auto-rickshaw or hop on a bus to reach Humayun's Tomb. If you prefer, you can also take the metro to reach Jor Bagh from where you can get a cab or auto-rickshaw to easily reach Humayun's Tomb.

Humayun's Tomb is fairly easy to reach from anywhere across Delhi. The JLN Stadium Metro Station on the Violet Line is the closest metro station to

Humayun's Tomb. From here, you can take an auto-rickshaw or walk to the tomb. Alternatively, you can also make your way to Jor Bagh Metro Station on the Yellow Line and hire a cab or auto-rickshaw to reach Humayun's Tomb. There are also several bus routes that run between various bus stops across Delhi.

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With the plan to build a grander tomb than any other present, Humayun commenced the construction of a garden-tomb which was later called Humayun’s Tomb. The Tomb is constructed in the form of charbagh or the four quadrant. The building is unique because it appears to be the connecting link between the Gur Emir and the Taj Mahal.

The last Mughal emperor, Humayun, commenced the construction of a luxurious place which went on to be called Humayun’s Tomb. It is located in the eastern part of Delhi. The exact location of Humayun Tomb is Mathura Road Opposite Dargah, Nizamuddin, New Delhi, India.

The orders of the construction of the Humayun Tomb was laid by Empress Bega Begum. Its construction was completed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyath in the year 1572.

In 155 CE, Humayun gained power by recapturing Delhi. This lead to him becoming the Emperor of India.

It is considered that in 1556 on 21 January, Humayun had an accidental fall on the stairs as he bowed to pray on the announcement of the evening prayer. He slipped and got terribly hurt and died three days later.

During exile, Humayun was helped by the military commander Bairam Khan who has been an integral part of the Mughal army.  

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