Humayun's Tomb, Mughal architecture in India
Humayun's Tomb is a grand mausoleum located in Delhi, India.
The tomb was commissioned by Humayun's son Akbar in 1569-70, and designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas, a Persian architect chosen by Bega Begum.
It was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent, and is located near the Dina-panah Citadel, also known as Purana Qila, that Humayun founded in 1533.
It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993, and since then has undergone extensive restoration work.
The tomb was also the first structure to use red sandstone at such a scale.
Location: South East Delhi district
Architectural style: Mughal architecture
Material: sandstone
Website: delhitourism.gov.in/delhitourism/tourist_place/humayun_tomb.jsp
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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