Pete & Diana's India Adventure
Chennai
Chennai sightseeing
IEEE Conference
Jodhpur
Jaswant Thada
Mehrangarh Fort
Umaid Bhawan Palace
Jodhpur
Ranakpur
Jain Temple
Ranakpur
Udaipur
Jadish Temple
City Palace
Monsoon Palace
Jag Mandir
Udaipur
Jaipur
The Pink City
Amber Fort
Jal Mahal (Water Palace)
Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds)
City Palace of Jaipur
Jantar Mantar Observatory
Royal Gaitor
Jaipur
Abheneri
Chand Baori (Step Well)
Abheneri
Agra
Fatehpur Sikri
Taj Mahal
Red Fort
Itmad-ud-Daula (Baby Taj)
Agra
Delhi
Old Dehli
Jama Masjid
Raj Ghat & Ghandi Smriti
Humayan's Tomb
Qtub Minar
National Rail Museum
New Dehli
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Humayun's Tomb, Old Dehli - the tomb of the second Mughal Emperor of India was built by his first wife, Biga Begum, in 1579, 14 years after his death. It was later used for the burial of various members of the ruling family and contains some 150 graves
Isa Khan's tomb (in Humayun's Tomb complex) - entry gate. Isa Khan's tomb was built during his lifetime ca 1547-48 AD, 20 years prior to Humayun's Tomb
Isa Khan's tomb (in Humayun's Tomb complex)
Isa Khan's tomb (in Humayun's Tomb complex)
Isa Khan's mosque (in Humayun's Tomb complex)
Isa Khan's mosque (in Humayun's Tomb complex)
Isa Khan's tomb (in Humayun's Tomb complex)
Humayun's Tomb, Old Dehli - approaching gateway to tomb
Humayun's Tomb, Old Dehli - gateway to tomb
Humayun's Tomb, Old Dehli - gateway to tomb
Humayun's Tomb complex - main entrance to the Tomb-Garden of Humayun. Six-sided stars, used by the Mughals as an ornamental cosmic symbol, adorn the structure
Humayun's Tomb - view through gateway
Humayun's Tomb (1565-72 AD) - built by his widow, it is a precursor to the Taj Mahal. The earliest example of Persian influence in Indian architecture, the tomb has within it over 100 graves, earning the name "Dormitory of the Mughals."
Humayun's Tomb (1565-72 AD) - built by his widow, it is a precursor to the Taj Mahal. The earliest example of Persian influence in Indian architecture, the tomb has within it over 100 graves, earning the name "Dormitory of the Mughals."
Stairway up to Humayun's Tomb
Humayun's Tomb - after climbing stairway
Humayun's cenotaph stands alone in the main chamber; the real grave lies in the basement below
Humayun's cenotaph stands alone in the main chamber; the real grave lies in the basement below
Humayun's cenotaph stands alone in the main chamber; the real grave lies in the basement below
Cenotaphs, of Hamida Banu Begum, Dara Shikoh etc. in a side room.
Cenotaphs, of Hamida Banu Begum, Dara Shikoh etc. in a side room.
Humayun's tomb - additional burials in side room
Humayun's tomb - additional burials in side room
Humayun's tomb - additional burials in side room
Humayun's tomb - additional burials in side room
Humayun's Tomb
Gate to another tomb in Humayun's Tomb complex
Gate to another tomb in Humayun's Tomb complex