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English: The mughals brought with them a love for gardens, fountains and water. The first mature example of Mughal architecture in India, Humayun’s Tomb was built by the emperor’s grieving widow, Biga Begum also known as Haji Begum, in 1565 AD, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Monument in 1993 for its cultural importance. It was the first tomb built with several innovations, set at the center of luxurious gardens with water channels, was the precursor monument to the Taj Mahal (built a century later). The architectural credit goes to Mirza Ghiyath, who was a very renowned architect during Mughal rule. He style has been acclaimed as “necropolis of the Mughal dynasty” for its double domed elevation provided with Chhatris. |
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