The final resting place of the Emperor Humanyun is an impressive monument built in 1570 in New Delhi. Humayun's Tomb is of considerable significance since it is the first garden tomb to ever be built in India and is thought to have inspired remarkable building innovations that eventually culminated in the spectacular Taj Mahal.

The ornate double-domed mausoleum is surrounded by a serene garden bisected by water channels, which divide the garden into four quadrants and represent the four rivers of Quranic paradise. It is possible to tour the beautiful garden tomb on your own, but you will come away with a far more profound experience if you hire a guide to explain all aspects of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Humayun's Tomb

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