My Eyes Of India

Humayun's tomb Delhi Humayun's tomb is located in Delhi, India. It is situated at Nizamuddin East area of Delhi, it is the first garden-tomb in the Indian subcontinent. Humayun's tomb is the resting place of the Mughal Emperor Humayun, the name itself tells it. It is a typical Mughal architecture and it is made of red sandstones. It is one of the major attractions in Delhi. Humayun's tomb attracts many tourist peoples throughout the year. In this blog, we are going to see about Hamayun's tomb - history, architecture, entry fees, timings, and transportation. History of Humayun's tomb Humayun died in the year 1556 AD because he had a fall from stairs. Humayun was laid to rest at his palace at Purana Quilla in Delhi. After his death, Delhi was attacked by Hemu, the Hindu general and Chief Minister of Adil Shah Suri of Suri Dynasty. To preserve the sanctity of their Emperor’s remains, the retreating Mughal army exhumed Humayun’s remains and took them to ...