Humayun's Tomb, Delhi
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Brief Description
This tomb, built in 1570, is of particular cultural significance as it was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. It inspired several major architectural innovations, culminating in the construction of the Taj Mahal.
| Francesco Bandarin
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Justification for Inscription
The Committee inscribed the site on the World Heritage List under criteria (ii) and (iv).
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