Whose tomb was the first garden tomb of India?

Whose tomb was the first garden tomb of India? Correct Answer Humayun

The correct answer is Humayun.

  • Humayun's tomb built in the year 1570, is of particular significance as it was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent.
  • The tomb was built by his widow Hamida Banu Begum (Haji Begam) at a cost of about 1.5 million.
  • Its unique beauty is said to have inspired several major architectural innovations, culminating in the construction of the unparalleled Taj Mahal.
  • The structure is built with red sandstone, but white and black marble has been used in the border.
  • In 1993, the restoration program was started and UNESCO declared Humayun's tomb as a World Heritage Site.

Additional Information

Ruler Reign Tomb Location
Shahjahan 1628-1658 Taj Mahal, Agra
Aurangzeb 1658-1707 Khuldabag, Aurangabad (Maharashtra)
Babur 1526-1530 Kabul, Afghanistan

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