Q. Where is Humayun’s Tomb is located?
Answer: New Delhi
Notes: Humayun's Tomb, located in Nizamuddin East, Delhi, was commissioned by Empress Bega Begum in 1569-70 and designed by Persian architect Mirak Mirza Ghiyas. It is the first garden-tomb in the Indian subcontinent, influencing Mughal architecture, including the Taj Mahal. The site contains graves of over 150 Mughal family members and served as a refuge for Bahadur Shah Zafar during the 1857 rebellion. The complex features a barber's tomb, a mosque, and other structures, showcasing Persian and Indian architectural fusion.
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