Do you know these secrets related to Humayun's Tomb?

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.