 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.
The tomb is roughly on the plans of Humayun's tomb, though much scaled
down. It is set in the middle of an extensive garden, which spreads
over an area of over 300-sq-metre. |
