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 Humayun's tomb is a complex
of buildings of Mughal architecture located in Nizamuddin
East, New Delhi. It encompasses the main tomb of the Emperor
Humayun as well as numerous others, including the Barber's
Tomb. The complex is a World Heritage Site and the first
example of this type of Mughal architecture in India. This
style of mausoleum was the same that created the Taj Mahal in
Agra.
The tomb of Humayun was built by the orders of Hamida Banu
Begum, Humayun's widow starting in 1562. The architect of the
edifice was reportedly Sayyed Muhammad ibn Mirak Ghiyathuddin
and his father Mirak Ghiyathuddin who were brought in from
Herat. It took 8 years to build and had a Chahr Bagh Garden
style in its design.
Restoration work by the Archaeological Survey of India was
completed in March 2003, enabling water to flow through the
watercourses in the gardens once more.
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Red
Fort
The Delhi Fort, also known
as the Red Fort, is one of the popular tourist
destinations in Delhi. The Delhi Fort is located in
Delhi, India. It is also known as Lal Qil'ah and the Red
Fort. ..
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India
Gate
Situated on the Rajpath in
New Delhi, India Gate (originally called the All India
War Memorial) is a monument built by Edwin Lutyens to
commemorate the Indian soldiers who died in the World
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Laxminarayan
Temple
Laxminarayan Temple as
viewed from the street The Laxminarayan Temple, (also
called the Birla Mandir), in Delhi, India, is a temple
built in honor of the Hindu goddess of wealth, Laxmi,
and of her consort, Lord Vishnu ..
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Lotus
Temple
One of the most beautiful
temples in India, the 40 m high Bahai Temple is also
known as Lotus Temple as it is built in the shape of a
half-opened Lotus flower. Completed in 1986, this pure
white marble temple is also known as Taj of Modern
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