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Humayun's Tomb in Delhi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent, built for the Mughal Emperor Humayun in 1570 by his wife, Bega Begum. A masterpiece of Mughal architecture that heavily influenced the Taj Mahal, the tomb is a large, red sandstone mausoleum set within a charbagh, a four-quartered garden with walkways and water channels. It is known for its synthesis of Persian and Indian architectural elements, including a grand double-dome and Indian
Commissioned by a wife: The tomb was commissioned by Humayun's first wife, Empress Bega Begum (also known as Haji Begum), in 1569-70, nearly 15 years after his death.
Architects: It was designed by Persian architects Mirak Mirza Ghiyas and his son Sayyid Muhammad.
Architectural style: It is considered the first substantial example of Mughal architecture in India, blending Persian and Indian styles.
Inspired the Taj Mahal: The tomb's grandeur and design influenced later Mughal architecture, most notably the Taj Mahal.

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