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India | Experience the Interplay of Art Treasures in New Delhi

๐ŸŒˆMausoleum of Humayun is located in the southeast corner of New Delhi, India ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ. It is the tomb of Humayun, the second emperor of the Mughal dynasty, and also represents a typical combination of Islamic and Indian architectural styles. ๐ŸŒ„We arrived early at the Mausoleum of Humayun and started our day's itinerary. The entrance fee here still doubles for foreigners [Cash ๐Ÿ’ต 300 rupees - Card ๐Ÿ’ณ 250 rupees]. โœ”Enter from the main entrance, first is a large green lawn, the clean and quiet environment forms an unimaginable contrast with the crowded and noisy outside attractions. โœ”The place we first went to is a cemetery on the right side of the main roadโžก. Inside the wall, there is a majestic palace-style tomb in the center, which feels very Islamic. We wandered around and stayed there for almost 30 minutes. โœ”After leaving the cemetery, we walked along the main road towards the location of the Humayun's Tomb. Gradually, you will discover a palace-style tomb ๐Ÿ•Œ with a main color of red sandstone, surrounded by green grass and fountain โ›ฒ water. Although it is known to be a tomb, it still carries a strong sense of beauty under such majesty. There are many trees around the lawn, and there are many benches under the trees ๐ŸŒฒ where locals sit in the shade, chatting and enjoying this unique tranquility. โœ”The second floor of Humayun's Tomb is a large platform, where you can have a panoramic view of the entire garden and also have a close-up view of the tomb. The large dome on this tomb is a clear indication of the Muslim architectural style, but upon closer observation, you can see many Indian ethnic architectural styles. So the question is โžฐ[Is Humayun's Tomb really a prototype of the Taj Mahalโ“]This has always been a topic of discussion, and of course, I don't know for sure. The most typical feature of Humayun's Tomb is the two lotus flowers on the upper part of the entrance gate, one in full bloom, which is a symbol of Hinduism, and the other closed, which is a symbol of Islam. โœ”When we finished visiting Humayongling, there were already a large number of tourists queuing at the entrance. Fortunately, we came early to avoid such a situation, which was quite fortunate.
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Posted: Feb 15, 2023
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