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I am collecting Indian Heritage and culture related vintage postcards, paintings, prints etc. and exhibited them at several locations across India in various events and also sharing them with school and college children by giving presentations to them on Indian Heritage and Culture with my collections and also documenting puppetry etc. intangible performances.

Wednesday 21 November 2012

Emperor Humanyun's Tomb Delhi


Humayun Tomb is the Tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun. His wife Hamida Banu Begam, also known as Haji Begam, commenced the construction of this tomb in 1562 and completed in the year 1572 at a cost of 15 Lakhs Rupees at that timeThis Tomb designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyath a Persian architect.



In the  year 1993 UNESCO declared this as a World Heritage Site.

This Humayun's Tomb is one of the finest architectural master piece of India.

In my collection i have a vintage post card of this Humayan's Tomb Delhi. 


 



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