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Humayun’s Tomb is another mausoleum Dave and Susan had visited 15 years ago while living in Lahore, Pakistan. Like the Qutb Minar, it has been designated a UNESCO site and the funding available because of that status has much improved the grounds and upkeep. We were pleasantly surprised by the green gardens, lack of garbage, and signage. |
We spent some time playing 'explorer' around the restored walls surrounding the smaller tombs - something that Breck excels at!  |
The gardens have been significantly expanded, and many of the structures shored up and rebuilt. |
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The orginal sandstone and inlay work is pretty amazing, and still shimmers - even in those areas that have not undergone great restorative work. |
The perfectly symmetrical building is very obviously an inspiration for the design of the Taj Mahal. Of course, as Breck noted, “It’s red, not white.”
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Humayun was the second Mughal ruler and his garden mausoleum, built in the mid 1500s, set the precedent for this type of architecture and structure across India.
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