Which of the following is an example of the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Humayun’s tomb.
Humayun’s tomb is the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. Built in 1570 in Delhi by Hamida Banu Begum, the widow of Humayun, it represents a landmark in Mughal architecture. The tomb is set in a charbagh (four-part garden layout), symbolizing paradise in Persian tradition. It inspired later Mughal monuments, including the Taj Mahal. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Humayun’s tomb is a masterpiece that blends Persian and Indian architectural styles elegantly.