Preface June 11, 2012: This post is now linked to the community at Taphophile Tragics. If you have a fascination for tombs, graves, burial gounds and the histories of the humans who were "put to rest" in them, check out this meme.
I introduced Humayun's tomb two days ago, but there is more to show and tell, and since the letter for Alphabe-Thursday this week is H, it felt fitting to continue.
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I introduced Humayun's tomb two days ago, but there is more to show and tell, and since the letter for Alphabe-Thursday this week is H, it felt fitting to continue.
Humayun was the second emperor of the Mughal era in India that began in the early sixteenth century. He was the favorite son of Babur, the first monarch, who could trace his ancestry directly to Tamerlane and Genghis Khan, two great Asian conquerors. Humayun ruled for 26 years and left an empire of nearly one million square kilometers.
Quoting from wiki - notes in brackets mine:
He is best remembered today for his great tomb, built by his widow after his death between 1562 and 1571. The ultimate model for Humayun's tomb is the Gur-e Amir in Samarkand (Tamerlane's tomb in Uzbekistan), and it is best-known as a precursor to the Taj Mahal in style. However, in its striking composition of dome and iwan (vaulted hall), and its imaginative use of local materials (including the red sandstone), it is one of the finest Mughal monuments in India in its own right.
Here are a few more of my images of this splendid piece of architecture and cultural heritage site. Photos enlarge when clicked.
Delhi, 2010
Humayun's tomb was listed a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1993.
When I die, I want my husband to build one for me...
ReplyDeleteNo, seriously, Francisca, this is beautiful and certainly should be a World Heritage site for its architectural splendor and its unique history.
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Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel
OH MY! That is a stunning structure! How nice that the public can now enjoy such affluence...at least to see in photos or close up in person
ReplyDeleteThanks for the details. So beautiful. Especially love the 2 pics side by side with see thru details.
ReplyDeleteTerrific captures! Great post too!
ReplyDeleteXOXO Lola:)
This was really interesting. I love the Islamic arches, minarets and geometric artwork. It is a beautiful piece of architecture.
ReplyDeleteSpectacular architecture...especially for a tomb :-)
ReplyDeleteThis is really fascinating stuff to me. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for showing these wonderful photos and giving the history of this splendid and historic architecture. It's a place I'm sure I'll never see in person and your post has enriched my virtual travels immensly! Great Letter H!
ReplyDeleteWow -- that was very interesting! I am glad I found your blog. :)
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Germany,
Birgit
What a magnificent and fascinating stop on our little journey through Alphabe-Thursday's letter "H".
ReplyDeleteI am really intriqued by the history of this amazing place. The architecture and romance is really wonderful.
Thanks for letting us tag along on your happy adventure.
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What a wonderful place to visit! I enjoyed the tour.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos and I enjoyed the history lesson too.
ReplyDeleteWow! What magnificient architecture!
ReplyDeleteYour pics are wonderful and I enjoyed a lot reading about this romantic place;o)
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Ps: Thank you so much for the information about the castle:o) I looked for it on the Net and it is about 400 km from my place. We will see;o)
It is amazing what is in this world to discover. Jus wish I had the money to do so. Next best thing is to sharein somebody elses experienxes Thank you
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This is a part of the world I'll probably never visit, so a trip through your lens was a treat!
ReplyDeleteI love posts that take me somewhere I'm never likely to see in person.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
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Loved this post.I am an Indian and have seen this monument, but it is always fun to see things through somebody else's eyes,isn't it?
ReplyDeletelooks like a wonderful place to visit and enjoy the history and the spaces
ReplyDeleteenjoy alphabe-thursday, thanks for visiting my
Beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the little trip!
This is a stunning post (as are so many of yours). The colors are deep and rich, and the layout is beautiful. Lots of nice info, too. Great blog.
ReplyDeleteWow! Impressive!
ReplyDeletePassed by here also while I was in Delhi, magnificent place. We have very similar shots:) Delhi was my first stop in India and a real eye opener!!
ReplyDeleteThis place is fantastic and you took some great shots there.
ReplyDeletethe architecture is stunningly beautiful.I am also impressed that his widow was able to have this made for him!
ReplyDeleteSo grand! Such attention to architectural detail! Like a palace! Fascinating post!
ReplyDeleteThis is so huge.
ReplyDeleteAnd I bet it is wonderful at sunset and sunrise,
with the red sandstone.
I'm glad it was listed by UNESCO. Well deserved.
ReplyDeleteGreat building, great details. Show some more of this stuff.
ReplyDeleteSimply gorgeous!
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Very impressive! Some people really want to make sure they won't be forgotten. ;)
ReplyDeleteThat is quite a tomb, you can say. He can be satisfied to lay in such a beautiful building. But he is not aware of it anymore is he? You made me laugh about the "Norman Rockwell" grave I posted.It is indeed a kind of family life you are watching,very Italian I think.
ReplyDeleteI have seen so much "dramatic" images there, I couldn't stop photographing.
An incredible mausoleum. The actual toms are on the roof? Your pictures give a sense of quiet and calm in the mausoleum. Like a place you'd go to reflect.
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunningly beautiful place. Would like to see it one day.
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