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Culture of India Architecture

Humayun’s tomb is a landmark in the development of Mughal style of architecture. Consider the following statements regarding Humayun’s tomb.

1. It is one of the earliest specimens of garden enclosure.

2. Tomb is octagonal in plan and is crowned by a high dome.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

neither 1 nor 2

1. Humayun's tomb is one of the earliest specimens of the garden enclosure and is raised high on an arcaded sandstone platform.

2. The tomb was octagonal in plan and is crowned by high dome, which is actually a double dome.

Source Pearson Indian History Manual book.

Both statements are correct.

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