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 June 13, 2025, https://smarthistory.org/humayun-tomb/.