Humayun’s tomb

This tomb, built in 1570, is of particular cultural significance as it was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. It inspired several major architectural innovations, culminating in the construction of the Taj Mahal.

Title Humayun’s tomb
Artist(s) Mirak Sayyid Ghiyath / Sayyid Muhammad
Dates 1570
Places Asia / South Asia / India
Period, Culture, Style Mughal
Artwork Type Architecture / Tomb
Material Sandstone, Marble
Technique

Cite this page as: UNESCO, "Humayun’s tomb," in Smarthistory, June 3, 2021, accessed February 22, 2025, https://smarthistory.org/humayun-tomb/.