When was the tomb of Humayun constructed?

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1522

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The tomb of Humayun was constructed in 1571. Its primary attributes are: Important features of Mughal architecture include the tall pishtaq doorway and the centre soaring dome. In Humayun's tomb, this tomb architecture first became apparent.
The mausoleum was constructed according to the "eight paradises" or hasht bihisht tradition, with a central hall flanked by eight rooms in the middle of a sizable traditional Chahar bagh. Red sandstone was used to build the structure, and white marble was used for the edges. It was the first garden tomb discovered in India. It sparked several significant architectural advancements that culminated in the Taj Mahal's construction.

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