Question
Download Solution PDFWhere “Tomb of Humayun" is located?
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Delhi.
Key Points
- Humayun's Tomb:
- The tomb of Humayun is located in Delhi.
- The tomb was commissioned by Humayun's wife, Empress Bega Begum, in 1558 and designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas and Sayyid Muhammad (Persian architects).
- It was also the first structure of its size to use red sandstone.
- In 1993, the tomb was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Important Points
- Humayun (1530-1540, 1555-1556):
- Humayun was the eldest son of Babar.
- In the Battle of Chausa, 1539 and Battle of Bilgram, 1540 (Battle of Kanauj), Humayun was defeated by Sher Khan.
- After losing his kingdom, Humayun became an exile for the next 15 years.
- In 1555, Humayun defeated the Afghans and recovered the Mughal Throne.
- He died in 1556 due to his fall from the staircase of his library.
- He loved painting and wrote poetry in the Persian language.
Additional Information
- Tombs of important Mughal rulers:
| Ruler | Location |
| Babur | Kabul, Afghanistan |
| Akbar | Sikandra, Agra |
| Jahangir | Lahore, Pakistan |
| Shah Jahan | Agra |
| Aurangzeb | Daulatabad (Khuldabad), Maharashtra |
| Bahadur Shah Zafar | Yangon, Myanmar |
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