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| West Gate, By Mohsin Javed |
The west gate is the main entrance to the World Heritage Site of the Magnificent Humayun’s Tomb.
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| People entering to west gate to get a glimpse of the magnificent Humayun's Tomb, By Mohsin Javed |
The gateway is 16 meters high with rooms on each side flank the central passage and the upper floor has small courtyards. Six-sided stars, used by the Mughals as an ornamental cosmic symbol, adorn the structure. Local grey quartzite with red sandstone is used lavishly on all edges.
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| West Gate (Back View), By Mohsin Javed |
A small exhibit inside the Western Gate details the aspects of Humayun's Tomb complex, nearby tombs & a short history of Humayun's rule.
All Photos © Mohsin Javed
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