Delhi : Khan-I-Khanan Tomb near Humayun Tomb Complex

Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Khan-I-Khanan Tomb is located very close to Humayun Tomb Complex. It is located on the Rahim Khan Marg which is off the Mathura Road. 

Khan-I-Khanan Tomb

It was built Abdur Rahim Khan-I-Khanan (1556 to 1627 AD). He served both Akbar and Jehangir in his lifetime. He constructed the tomb on his wife's death in 1598. He was later buried there in 1627 AD. For history of the tomb, please refer to the photos. 

Another photo of Khan-I-Khanan Tomb

The tomb has a garden around it, it was made of red sandstone, I found similarities in the design, as it was similar to Humayun Tomb in Humayun Tomb Complex. Except that the latter is more grand than this one. Again it didn't have any visitors apart from Rohan and me. 

Information on Khan-I-Khanan Tomb

The tomb is placed on the first level. The tomb structure is not in very good condition, as portions of it have fallen down over the years, and no effort is taken in maintaining what remains of it, is clearly visible. 

Information on Khan-I-Khanan Tomb

Again entry within it is restricted.

 Khan-I-Khanan Tomb

We sat here for sometime, it was almost dusk now, we then decided to head to India Gate. 

 Khan-I-Khanan Tomb

Delhi : Humayun Tomb in Humayun Tomb Complex

Monday, July 6, 2015

Humayun Tomb is situated in the Humayun Tomb Complex, which is located near Sunder Nursery and Sabz Burj on the Mathura Road, the closest railway station being Hazrat Nizammuddin.

Humayun Tomb

What you see is the restored version of the monument. Just imagine how beautiful the monument might have looked in its glory days.

Humayun Tomb

Emperor Humayun died in the year 1556, His wife Hamida Banu Begam aka Haji Begam, started teh construction of the tomb in 1569. The total cost involved to built the tomb was around 15 lakh rupees. It is called Dormitory of the Mughals as it has more than 100 graves in its premises. 

Graves in the Humayun Tomb premises

Mirak Mirza Ghiyath, a Persian national, was the architect. He planned the tomb in the centre, surrounded by gardens. The grass in it was green in color and neatly trimmed.  There were a couple of trees too, not sure what their names are. 

From the tomb, there are four pathways leading to four monuments in a distance. One of which is the entrance to the tomb. The pathways have small fountains in them. 

Humayun Tomb

The tomb is made of red sandstone and marble. Tiles adore the top of the monument, six cornered stars are placed near the top of the arch doors to the monument. Not sure about its significance.

Interior of Humayun Tomb

It has got four chatri's atop it and has a huge white colored dome with a bronze finial atop it, and two white colored chatri next to the dome. 

Humayun Tomb

The interior of the dome is beautifully carved, tehe pattern is amazing. Below the Tomb are located a series of rooms, which are under lock and key, access ot it is restricted.

Humayun Tomb

Though it was a hot and sunny day, it felt nice to stand here and watch the view around us. 

Delhi : South Gate in Humayan Tomb Complex

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

South Gate is situated in the Humayun Tomb Complex, which is located near Sunder Nursery and Sabz Burj on the Mathura Road, the closest railway station being Hazrat Nizammuddin.

South Gate

Information on South Gate

Main Door to South Gate

It is the royal entrance to the tomb complex. The gateway has walls. The ground floor comprises of series of rooms and the upper floor features a central court. To the west of the gateway is the serai