Which was the first garden tomb in the Indian subcontinent?

Tomb of Jahangir
Humayun's Tomb
Taj Mahal
Tomb of Muhammad Iqbal

The correct answer is: B. Humayun’s Tomb

Humayun’s Tomb is a Mughal mausoleum located in Delhi, India. It was commissioned by Humayun’s wife, Hamida Banu Begum, in 1562, and completed in 1572. The tomb is located in a large garden, and is considered to be one of the earliest examples of Mughal architecture. It is also one of the most popular tourist attractions in Delhi.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • A. Tomb of Jahangir is a Mughal mausoleum located in Lahore, Pakistan. It was commissioned by Jahangir’s son, Shah Jahan, in 1627, and completed in 1638. The tomb is located in a large garden, and is considered to be one of the finest examples of Mughal architecture.
  • C. Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum located in Agra, India. It was commissioned by Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is widely recognized as “the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage.”
  • D. Tomb of Muhammad Iqbal is a mausoleum located in Lahore, Pakistan. It was built in 1938 in memory of the poet and philosopher Muhammad Iqbal. The tomb is located in a large garden, and is considered to be one of the finest examples of modern architecture in Pakistan.