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Near Delhi: Tomb of the Emperor Humayon, where the Two Sons and Grandson of the King... 1857. Creator: Unknown
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Near Delhi: Tomb of the Emperor Humayon, where the Two Sons and Grandson of the King... 1857. Creator: Unknown
Near Delhi: Tomb of the Emperor Humayon, where the Two Sons and Grandson of the King of Delhi were Concealed, 1857. The tomb...is thus described by Thornton:..south of Delhi is the tomb of Humayon, the Emperor, who, after being driven from his kingdom, succeeded in reestablishing the Mogul dynasty on the throne of Delhi. It stands in the middle of a platform...ascended by four great flights of stone steps...The mausoleum...is a noble building, of a square form, constructed of red stone, inlaid with marble, and surmounted by a large dome of the latter material, the style of architecture approaching to that usually termed Saracenic. In the interior is a large circular apartment, in the middle of which is a small white marble sarcophagus, containing the remains of Humayon; and around are smaller apartments, in which are entombed his relatives and more favoured retainers'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857
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This evocative photograph captures the majestic Tomb of Emperor Humayun, located just outside the bustling city of Delhi in India. The image, taken in 1857, reveals the intricate red stone architecture of the tomb, adorned with marble inlays and topped with a large, white marble dome. The Mughal emperor Humayun, who ruled the Delhi Sultanate from 1530 to 1540 and was exiled twice before regaining his throne in 1555, is entombed within the monument. The tomb, described by Thornton in the "Illustrated London News" of 1857 as a "noble building" with a "style of architecture approaching to that usually termed Saracenic," is situated on a raised platform and is accessed by four grand flights of stone steps. The interior of the tomb houses a large circular chamber, where the emperor's white marble sarcophagus rests. Surrounding this central chamber are smaller apartments, where the remains of Humayun's relatives and favored retainers are interred. The historical significance of the Tomb of Emperor Humayun is underscored by the presence of his two sons and grandson, who were concealed within the tomb during the Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny. The rebellion, which aimed to overthrow British rule in India, led to the temporary burial of the royal family in an attempt to protect them from harm. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the rich history and cultural heritage of India, as well as the tumultuous events that have shaped its past.
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