Historic Site · Delhi, India
Humayun's Tomb
Humayun's tomb (Persian: Maqbara-i Humayun) is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun located in Delhi, India. Built 1560. It drew 1,163,649 visitors in 2024.
Photo: Komal Sambhudas via Wikimedia Commons, CC0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Delhi, India |
|---|---|
| Type | Historic Site |
| Built | 1560 |
| Height | Height: 42.5 m |
| Annual visitors (2024) | 1,163,649 |
| Coordinates | 28.5933° N, 77.2507° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Humayun's Tomb is known for
Humayun's tomb (Persian: Maqbara-i Humayun) is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun located in Delhi, India.
About Humayun's Tomb
Humayun's tomb (Persian: Maqbara-i Humayun) is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun located in Delhi, India. The tomb was commissioned by Humayun's first wife and chief consort, Empress Bega Begum, under her patronage in 1558, and designed by the Persian architects Mirak Mirza Ghiyas and his son, Sayyid Muhammad, whom she personally chose. It was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent, and is located in Nizamuddin East, Delhi, close to the Dina-panah Citadel, also known as Purana Qila (Old Fort), that Humayun founded in 1538.
History
Following his death on 27 January 1556, Humayun's body was first buried in his palace in the Purana Quila at Delhi. Thereafter, it was taken to Sirhind in Punjab by Khanjar Beg, and, in 1558, was witnessed by his son and successor Akbar. Akbar subsequently visited the tomb in 1571, when it was about to be completed.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Humayun's Tomb website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Delhi |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) |
| Distance from the airport | 9.4 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) · New Delhi, India · 9.8 miles away
- Noida International Airport (DXN) · Gautam Buddha Nagar, India · 36.0 miles away
- Maharaja Agrasen International Airport (HSS) · Hisar, India · 100.1 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Humayun's Tomb?
Humayun's tomb (Persian: Maqbara-i Humayun) is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun located in Delhi, India.
Where is Humayun's Tomb located?
Humayun's Tomb is in Delhi, India. Its coordinates are 28.5933° N, 77.2507° E.
How do I get to Humayun's Tomb?
The nearest town is Delhi, and the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), about 9.4 miles away (straight line).
When was Humayun's Tomb built?
Humayun's Tomb was built 1560.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humayun's_tomb — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q189648 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- http://delhitourism.gov.in/delhitourism/tourist_place/humayun_tomb.jsp — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.