Bu Halima's Tomb & Garden

Bu Halima's Tomb & Garden, By Mohsin Javed
The exact identity of Bu Halima is a mystery as not many details on her are present. However, Bu Halima occupied an important place in Humayun’s harem and was a part of Babur’s (Humayun’s father) entourage to India and a Mughal noblewoman.

Bu Halima's Tomb, By Mohsin Javed
The tomb of Bu Halima’s situated on the western side of the magnificent Humayun’s Tomb Complex is a rectangular enclosure which is usually ignored by tourists and visitors as they pass by to see the famous Humayun’s Tomb.

Bu Halima's Tomb, By Mohsin Javed
The architecture of this structure dates back to the early Mughal period. The tomb, rectangular in shape, seems to have been built with brightly colored stones which appear to have faded over time.

Tile work on the dome's roof celling, By Mohsin Javed

Tile work on the dome's roof celling, By Mohsin Javed
Behind the tomb, on both corners of this side there is small rectangular bastions having dark entrances.

Miniature entrance, By Mohsin Javed

Miniature entrance, By Mohsin Javed
On both sides of each miniature entrance, there is a flight of tiny stairs leading up to a dome. Some of the original tile work can be seen on these domes in the form of blue, green and yellow broken tiles.

Original tile work on the miniature, By Mohsin Javed

Original tile work on the miniature, By Mohsin Javed
Today, the main entrance to Humayun’s Tomb is through Bu Halima’s garden. The garden is simple and well-maintained.
Source: So City
Bu Halima’s Enclosure

This grand gateway led to the tomb-garden of Bu Halima, of whom not much is known.
The facade of the gateway is chambered, and remnants of tile work can still be seen. Ornate domes canopies surmount the northern bastions of the garden wall. The western wall of the garden was breached in the 19th century to allow access for visitors.

Bu Halima’s Enclosure, By Mohsin Javed


All Photos © Mohsin Javed

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