Humayun's Tomb

I took a 'day off' from the Commonwealth Games to do some sightseeing. On Tuesday I visited Humayun's Tomb. Humayun was a Moghul emperor who lived in the 16th century. His magnificant tomb is considered to be a forerunner of the Taj Mahal, and has the distinctive dome copied later at the Taj. By contrast, Humayun's Tomb is not of solid marble, like the Taj, but of mixed red sandstone and white marble, giving it a really striking effect. It is surrounded by dozens of acres of 'Mughal gardens', which include many fountains and water channels. It was peaceful, beautiful and quiet.







The last picture is of the tomb of Humayun's prime minister.