Opening in August, the Humayun Museum lies beneath the soil on which the Mughal identity, which gave a distinctive character and left an indelible mark on India, first began to take shape.

A modern day map of India showing where Lahore and Delhi are located After Babur died, his son Humayun became emperor. At this time, the Mughal Empire was still growing and needed a strong ...

Sultana Begum, who claimed to be related to Bahadur Shah Zafar—the last Mughal ruler—is living a life full of difficulties ...

The museum is inspired by traditional 'baolis' or water tanks, and offers insights into the life of Mughal emperor Humayun ...

On this International Women's Day, we recall the women behind the creation of some of India’s most iconic monuments, who ...

A World Heritage Site, the tomb of Mughal Emperor Humayun is known for its architectural splendour and magnificence. Located in Nizamuddin East, the monument is considered the precursor of grand ...

India's majestic monuments often credit emperors and kings, yet visionary women played pivotal roles. Bega Begum commissioned ...

Humayun's Tomb is a splendid example of Persian-inspired Mughal architecture. Surrounded by lush gardens, the tomb's red sandstone structure with white marble embellishments is a precursor to the ...

Both were military moves. But first the man. His full name was Abu’l-Fath Jalaluddin Muhammad Akbar, the son of the second Mughal emperor Humayun. When Humayun was defeated by Sher Shah Suri ...

The average site museum is a place where some artefacts are displayed with information panels on the history of the site, and maybe with some models of recreations. This museum is of a different order ...