Q. Who constructed Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi ?
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
Haji Begam
Explanation:
Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi was commissioned by Haji Begum, the widow of Emperor Humayun, in 1569-70.
- It was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent and inspired later Mughal architecture, including the Taj Mahal.
- Humayun himself did not build the tomb.
- Babar was Humayun’s father and founder of the Mughal Empire.
- Akbar was Humayun’s son and succeeded him but did not construct this tomb.
✅ Final Answer: (A) Haji Begum
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi was commissioned by Haji Begum, the widow of Emperor Humayun, in 1569-70.
- It was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent and inspired later Mughal architecture, including the Taj Mahal.
- Humayun himself did not build the tomb.
- Babar was Humayun’s father and founder of the Mughal Empire.
- Akbar was Humayun’s son and succeeded him but did not construct this tomb.
✅ Final Answer: (A) Haji Begum