Wondering which things to do in Delhi this weekend? Well, we have a suggestion.

Why not make a trip to the Humayun's Tomb, also known as the Palace of the Dead!

How is this trip different from the others?

Unlike the other experiences, my trip dwells more upon historical events that were centered around the Mughals. 

My trip is 99 % about stories and history. You can find a lot of details about this monument by reading various guide books and using Google. 

But what about the stories? 

I do a lot of research on my storytelling. My stories are backed up by research and this is is the reason why this trip is unique. 

Brief history

There is a fair bit of controversy about who made this UNESCO heritage building. 

Was it the first wife of Humayun or did Hamida Banu, the mother of Akbar, commission this masterpiece.?

There are no inscriptions on the grave of Humayun either. 

Then there is an account of a French traveler to India in the 19th century who says in his book that the Humayun's Tomb was a Vishnu Temple originally.

Whatever be the truth, this building is indeed a traveler's delight. 

Who was Humayun?

The person who is supposedly buried in this tomb is Emperor Humayun, who was the son of Babur, the founder of the Mughal dynasty in India. 

It is said that Humayun died by banging his head against the floor while coming down the stairs of Sher Mandal in the Purana Qila (Delhi). This incident happened in 1556. 

Places to see in Humayun's Tomb Complex

As part of this trip, we will check out the following monuments in the Complex:

1. The main tomb- I will explain the construction style of this building and its connection with palaces of the ancient Persian kings

2. The concept of Charbagh

3. The so called Barber's Tomb- Was this tomb really made for a barber?

4. Isa Khan Grave

5. Arab Ki Serai

What will be the various stories?

1. The arrival of the Mughals in India

2. The connection of Mughals with the Timur and Chagatai Khan

3. Babur and Humayun- a study of contrasts

4. Stories of the Harem by Gulbadan Begum

5. "Thou doesn't deserve me"

6. The unfortunate prince who lost Hindustan

7. The King who had 700 wives

8. Dusk of the Mughal Empire

Trip duration

3 hours