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 One of the most important tourist attractions of Delhi, Humayun’s Tomb is located at an area which is home to many of the other tourist attractions of the Indian capital. These include several brilliant examples of Persian landscaping and architecture many of which hold tremendous influence in the history of the Mughal Empire as well as the history of India. The Structures near Humayun’s Tomb include:
Isa Khan's Tomb
One of the best examples of the architecture of the Mughal period, the tomb of Isa Khan is located in the vicinity of Humayun’s Tomb. The tomb which was built in 1547, in the memory of Isa Khan, a brilliant warrior under Sher Shah Suri is said to be influenced by the Tomb of Sikander Lodi, which was built around 300 years before.
Bu Halima's Garden
Located at the very entrance of the tomb, the rectangular enclosure which shares a gate with Humayun’s Tomb is known as Bu Halima's Garden.
Afsarwala Mosque and Tomb
Though the exact identity and date of constructions of the Afsarwala Mosque and Tomb is yet to be ascertained, yet the importance of the tomb in the history of India, still remains a matter of conjecture. The tomb which according to an inscription engraved on it dates back to 1567-67 is, however, one of the important one of the important sites of history in Delhi.
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