Humayun's Tomb

The primary tomb belongs to the Mughal Emperor Humayun, who died in 1556. The massive mausoleum complex also houses the tombs of several other Mughal royal family members, which is why it is often referred to as the "Dormitory of the Mughals."

The tomb was commissioned in 1565 by Bega Begum (also known as Haji Begum), Humayun's first wife. She hired the Persian architects Mirak Mirza Ghiyas and Sayyid Muhammad ibn Mirak Ghiyathuddin to design the magnificent structure.

Humayun's Tomb was the first major architectural project to use the classic charbagh (four-garden) layout and the monumental double-dome structure in India. This design established the distinct Mughal architectural style that would reach its zenith 80 years later with the construction of the Taj Mahal in Agra.

Yes, Humayun's Tomb was officially designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1993. The site has undergone extensive restoration efforts, heavily supported by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture and the Archaeological Survey of India.