HUMAYUNS TOMB
This World Heritage site situated in the Nizamuddin Heritage area is one of the earliest tomb of Moghul Emperors. Hamida Banu Begum the grieving wife of Humayun built the tomb during the years 1565-72. It stands on a platform of 12000 metre square and is 47 metre in height.
The tomb has a mix Persian influence in Indian architecture and built of rubble masonary. The first use of red sandstone and white marble in large quantities is in this structure. The dome at the top is 6m in height. The tomb of the emperor is situated in the central hall of the tomb covered with white marble.
The tomb is called Dormitary of Moghul empire with more than 100 graves of the close family members situated in the complex including that of Dara Shukoh, and later Moghuls badshahs like Mohammed Azam Shah, Jahandar Shah, Farukkh Siyar, and Alamgir II
During the 1857 mutiny the last Moghul emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar II escaped from Shajahanabad with his family of 16 members and was captured near Humayuns Tomb by Captain Hodson and taken back to the city where his sons were killed.
The tomb is fully renovated and well maintained with funds from Aga Khan Trust. The monument is situated a stones throw away from DPS School, Mathura Road
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