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A World Heritage site, this 16th century mausoleum is a complex of gardens, waterways, and tombs. The centerpiece is the massive tomb of Emperor Humayun, commissioned by his grieving widow, and represents India’s first use of Mugal architecture. This style was used for the next two hundred years, most famously in the Taj Mahal.

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