Humayun Tomb and Agrasen ki baoli

 "We shape our buildings thereafter they shape us"

Humayun tomb, the monument that inspired the construction of Taj Mahal a century later!!

It was constructed in 1572 by Bega Begum in memory of her husband, Humayun, the great emperor of Mughal era.It is fascinating to see the contrast from Taj Mahal, which was constructed by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife.  

This magnificent piece of architecture is made from contrasting red sandstone and marble. The whole architecture of Humayun tomb is inspired by Quranic description of paradise, the beautiful garden beneath which a river flows at the final resting place.

Humayun tombs has more than 100 graves from mughal era. It was also one of the refugee camp at the time of partition of India. 

Early morning at Humayun tomb

a reflection of memorabilia of love 

Humayun Tomb is also UNESCO's world heritage, one more reason to visit humayun tomb. During our visit, the timing for visitors were 6 am to 6 pm. It is advisable to arrive as early as possible to get good shots.  

Symmetry is always fascianting

Mughal emperor Humayun died in 1556 during a battle with King Hemu and he was burried in Purana Kila in Delhi. After almost a decade of his death, his wife Bega Begum gave orders for its construction. It was finished in 1572 and soon after, Humyun grave was shifted to the tomb.

Tomb

I had the company of my awesome cousins and brother. 

Stylish (:

Lost in thought

The world outside the door is always fascinating. 

Agrasen ki Baoli

I am yet to understand, Agrasen ki baoli is a very strange architecture for a well. Believed to be from 14 century, its a short walk from Barakhamba road.   One can easily spend an afternoon away from hustle of the city, sitting in a corner.