Humayun's Tomb which was built in 1570. Humayun kept busy conquering Kabul and Delhi for the Mughals.
This tomb, built by his wife after he died, served as an early architectural influence of the Taj Mahal. He probably left her some cash and paid off her Nordstrom's account, so the least she could do was build him a nice tomb.
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ash2276 68 months ago | reply
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totisprz 68 months ago | reply
Awesome, great perspective anc textures.
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Jyotaro 68 months ago | reply
seems faked!
rabidash* 68 months ago | reply
WoW.!!!!!!!!!!!
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Sandmania 67 months ago | reply
An excellent shot and thats some architecture.
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allr1 67 months ago | reply
Pretty elaborate and marvelously
photographed.
luzer 67 months ago | reply
found this
Humayun's Tomb Gateway 2, originally uploaded by andy_mason.
Humayun's tomb [(1605-1613] is known to have inspired the Taj Mahal and many later Mughal tombs.
“Trips” gives a few
explanations for the Star of David symbols in the archway "1. It is actually a Hindu symbol that consecrates the union between the Shiva (male) aspect with the Shakti (female) aspect that makes up a whole. The star is made of two triangles that intersect, one triangle denoting the Shiva part and the other, the Shakti part. And that Indo-Saracenic buildings drew elements from Hindu and Islamic architecture with minarets, Gothic arches and domes
(2.) it is a Mandala symbol found on ancient Indian temples built thousands of years ago, and symbolizes the Nara-Narayana, or perfect meditative state of balance achieved between Man and God
(3.) this particular representation is purely a Persian import (Babar claimed to be a descendant of Timurlane), both David and Solomon are mentioned in the Qu'ran, and the symbol originated well before Judaism”.
kaushalmodi 67 months ago | reply
Interesting angle! By the way, how early did you get there to avoid other tourists?
DJt@lis 67 months ago | reply
Trey,
Would you consider adding this to The Indian Connection: Portfolio & Critique and maybe joining the group?
Manas Dichow 66 months ago | reply
The Star of David is a common art symbol in the middle east. Going back far enough the blend of Islamic art and the Hebrew symbol have the same cultural roots.
Manas
AJain's pics 66 months ago | reply
wow! faved it!
Robin'sSky 64 months ago | reply
India has a collection of wonderful architectural collection. As India serves as a Cradle of Religions, her architectural variety and mixing of a variety of traditions is breath-taking! From Pure Hindu to muslim, turkish, greak , Baudhist, French, russian and their mixture! The Mosques of Ahmedabad (Gujarat State, India), is a great mixture of Hindu & Muslim best architectural collection, while in Junagadh and surrounding area you can find turkish_Muslim & Hindu architecture! Goa near Bombay and Pondicherry near Bangalore have a great ancient churches of Porchugal and France. Nobody can ever miss imposing cassels and Palaces of Rajasthan, Vijaywada and Mysore.
The living architecture of Jaisalmer (Rajasthan)'s Hawalis feels like you are moving in Vanice!
Meet the local PhotoStudios and they will show you some hidden treasure of Indian architecture!!!
Cre8ivevision 57 months ago | reply
where is this tomb again is it in india or kabul.
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AGrinberg 7 months ago | reply
Visited here a few weeks ago!
Took the same photo, different light!