Humayun’s tomb

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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.

Cite this page as: UNESCO, "Humayun’s tomb," in Smarthistory, March 11, 2022, accessed November 20, 2024, https://smarthistory.org/humayuns-tomb/.