The country's capital Delhi is very special in many ways. There are many places worth visiting here, which tell about the rich history of this city. There are many such buildings here, which give a chance to peek into the pages of the past.
One of them is Humayun's Tomb, known for its beauty. It lies in Delhi City. It attracts people from afar. It's a 16th-century Mughal monument that has even been depicted in several Bollywood films. Not only do outsiders come to see it, but even people who live around it visit this place. However, even today, many people may not know some things related to this place, which make it special. Let's know about 6 such secrets related to it-
India's first tomb garden
Very few people know that Humayun's tomb is India's first tomb garden. Its specialty is also that it was one of the first tombs in the country to have a Persian-style Charbagh garden. This unique layout includes paths, flowing water channels, and beautiful flower beds. Later, other Mughal monuments were also established inspired by this style.
Built by a woman
Usually, the different monuments present in the country were built by a man, but Humayun's tomb was built by a woman. Actually, Humayun's first wife, Maharani Bega Begum, got it built in 1565. She built it about a decade after the death of her husband.
Taj Mahal was inspired by this
Taj Mahal, a symbol of love, takes everyone in with its beauty, and for that matter, it is among the wonders of the world. Do you realize that this white marble and red sandstone structure finds its inspiration in Humayun's tomb? That is why in several places it seems to be the same.
Burial place of the Mughal family
Not only has Humayun's tomb served as his own resting place, but also that of other members of the Mughal family. The tombs of other Mughal royals and Humayun's wives and descendants are found there.
Restored by British
Another interesting thing about this monument is that it was restored by the British. They cleaned up the lush Mughal gardens during their rule and turned this place into a more 'English-style' park. So, what you see today is actually the result of numerous renovations.