UNESCO Sites in India: Humayun’s Tomb (1993)

  • Location: Delhi, India.
  • Built By: Commissioned by Empress Bega Begum (Humayun’s widow) in 1565 CE, completed in 1572 CE.
  • Architect: Designed by Persian architect Mirak Mirza Ghiyas.
  • Significance: First garden tomb in the Indian subcontinent and a precursor to Mughal architectural marvels like the Taj Mahal.
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