Humayun's Tomb Walk: Begining and End of Mughals

How can one aptly describe the monument which inspired the Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world. One of the first monuments signifying the Mughal glory in the Indian subcontinent, the Humayun's Tomb is in contrast the symbol of a wife's love for her late husband. Additionally the Humayun's Tomb complex is home to many other tales and interesting anecdotes with respect to the life and times of the Mughals. The tomb was an important destination throughout the Mughal rule, with significant events taking place in its premises.

 The complex also houses many other lesser known structures such as the Isa Khan tomb, predating the Humayun's Tomb, which is an excellent example of the less prevent Pathan architecture with an active use of blue and green glazed tiles in the tomb and adjacent mosque. The tomb and garden of Bu Halima, Arab ki Serai and Afsarwala Tomb also form an integral but unexplored section of the complex. In addition to this, the main compound of the mausoleum is adorned by the Nila Gumbad, Barber's Tomb and various other Mughal adornments with an intrinsic history.

So join us, as we explore the famous Humayun's Tomb complex from an unseen perspective, traversing through the history of Mughal rule, the establishment of British Raj and the onslaught of the Partition. From love stories, tales of deceit and treachery to the power of Sufi axioms, let's delve on a journey of an era at the grandest mausoleum of Delhi.