Humayun's tomb
is a complex of buildings of Mughal architecture located
in Nizamuddin East, New Delhi. It encompasses the main
tomb of the Emperor Humayun as well as numerous others,
including the Barber's Tomb. The complex is a World
Heritage Site and the first example of this type of Mughal
architecture in India. This style of mausoleum was the
same that created the Taj Mahal in Agra.
The tomb of Humayun was built by the orders of Hamida
Banu Begum, Humayun's widow starting in 1562. The
architect of the edifice was reportedly Sayyed Muhammad
ibn Mirak Ghiyathuddin and his father Mirak Ghiyathuddin
who were brought in from Herat. It took 8 years to build
and had a Chahr Bagh Garden style in its design.
Restoration work
by the Archaeological Survey of India was completed in
March 2003, enabling water to flow through the
watercourses in the gardens once more.