Humavan
(read on for )Humavan's Tomb
India is a lot like Egypt in that many of the tourists attractions happen to be tombs of history makers that are revered by the people. One of the most famous tombs of India's history was built almost five hundred years ago. This tomb actually holds more than one body.
Humayun's Tomb is situated in Delhi. Humayun's senior widow Bega Begam, popularly known as Haji Begam built the tomb, at a cost of 15 lakh rupees. It was built in the year 1565. It is among the first examples of Mughal architecture, with high arches and a double dome.
There are two high double-storey gateways on the west and south that lead to the enclosure. There is a pavilion in the center of the eastern wall and a bath chamber in the center of the northern wall. To enter the tomb's chamber one has to come through the south entrance while the other three sides are covered with mesh wire in white marble. In the quietude of the central chamber lies the tomb, though the actual resting-place of Humayun is directly beneath in an underground chamber.
The lofty mausoleum is in the center of the enclosure and rises from a podium faced with series of cells having arched openings. The central octagonal chamber contains the cenotaph, encompassed by octagonal chambers at the diagonals and arched lobbies on the sides. Their openings are closed with perforated screens. Three arches dominate each side, the central one being the highest. This plan is repeated on the second story too.
The roof surmounted by a double dome (42.5m) of marble has pillared kiosks (chhatris) placed around it. Several rulers of the Mughal dynasties are buried here. Bahadur Shah Zafar had taken refuge in this tomb with three princes during the first war of independence (AD 1857).
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