History of Humayun’s Tomb

From Visual artist and designer Andree Pouliot

From our roof we have a good view of the magnificent dome of 16th c. Mughal emperor Humayun’s tomb, set in a 30 acre garden that was recently restored by the Aga Khan foundation.

I call it “the Great-Grandfather of the Taj Mahal”, as the innovative architectural design of Humayun’s tomb later inspired that masterpiece of architectural grace, the Taj Mahal, which was built by his great-grandson, Emperor Shah Jehan.

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