HUMAYAN'S TOMB.... new delhi.

when i was in delhi 

i was wanting to visit at least 1 national monument. 

decided on 

HUMAYAN'S TOMB. 

walking into the monument, they are promoting the 

redevelopment of the tomb &  neighbouring area.

here are some of the  photos, that are attached to steel fencing. 

aerial view of 

HUMAYAN'S TOMB.

as is now. 

plans to redevelop the surrounding area. 

   

this is a photo of the proposed 

MUSEUM. 

the red sandstone flat building in the foreground will be the new museum.

it will be underground. 

plan of museum.

side view of museum.

developing of the historic neighbourhood. 

the tomb is an early example of 

MUGHAL ARCHITECTURE.

it was built in the mid - 16th century by 

HAJI BEGUM.

the persian born senior wife of the 2nd 

mughal emperor 

HUMAYAN.

  

the tomb bought Persian architecture to delhi, 

but the combination of red sandstone and white marble is entirely local, showing the 

complementary merging of the two cultures. 

other beautiful tombs dot the complex, 

including the emperor's favourite barber.

as well as one belonging to 

HAJI BEGUM 

herself.

first sighting of the a smaller

tomb.

part of the walled garden.

one of the smaller tombs.

wonderful vaulted ceilings. 

interior ceiling. 

some marble tombs.

markings on top of the tomb.

arch decoration.

one of the smaller tombs.

weathered floor.

making of a 

JALI SCREEN. 

starts left to right. 

conti of making of a 

JALI SCREEN. 

i am standing on the outer floor of the main tomb, 

looking towards the entrance. 

inside another tomb. 

inscription of tomb.

afternoon sunlight through a 

JALI SCREEN.

part of exterior of 

HUMAYANS TOMB. 

old tree in the gardens. 

this water duct is in the main gardens,.

doorway to 

???

i had visited this monument a few years ago, 

with karen. 

last year president obama paid a visit to delhi

& this monument was on his list to visit. 

so, there was a massive clean up.

and clean it still is.

one of my memories of when i went with karen,

was the

 OVERWHELMING 

smell of bat ****.

it is a wonderful place to wander, 

and it will be a joy to revisit in a few years when the 

museum and re development of the local area is complete.