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Urban HistoryUNESCO World Heritage Site
Humayun's Tomb
AddressNizamuddin, Delhi, India
Managed byArchaeological Survey of India (ASI)
Today's hoursOpen today 6 AM – 9 PM
Tickets fromFrom ₹35
TypeTomb
Time needed1.5–2 hrs
Location
About
The tomb of Mughal emperor Humayun, commissioned by his widow Empress Bega Begum in 1565, is widely regarded as the direct architectural precursor to the Taj Mahal. It was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent, built on a Persian charbagh (four-part garden) plan. Over 150 Mughal family members are buried within the complex. In 1857, the last Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar took refuge here before his capture by the British.
Did you know? Humayun's Tomb was the first garden-tomb built on the Indian subcontinent and set the architectural template later perfected in the Taj Mahal — right down to its char-bagh garden layout and use of red sandstone with white marble inlay.
Opening hours
| Mon–Sun | 6 AM – 9 PM |
Tickets
Adult Indian
₹35Foreigners Adult/Kid
₹550Kids/Students Indian
FreeFacilities
RestroomAudio GuideGuideWheelchair Access (Ramps installed as part of recent restoration)Parking
