The tomb is a key example of Mughal architecture, serving as a precursor to later Mughal monuments such as the Taj Mahal.
Key features of Humayun’s Tomb:Architectural Style: It blends Persian, Central Asian, and Indian architectural styles. The structure is made from red sandstone with white marble inlays.
Garden Layout: The tomb is set in the middle of a Charbagh, a traditional Persian-style garden divided into four main sections by walkways and water channels.
Dome: The double-domed structure stands 42.5 meters tall and is topped with a crescent-shaped finial.
Tombs: Besides Humayun, the site contains several graves of Mughal rulers and nobility, making it a significant mausoleum for the dynasty.
The design of Humayun’s Tomb laid the foundation for the Mughal style of garden tombs, which reached its zenith in the construction of the Taj Mahal.
