Situated in the Humayun' tomb complex, is another tomb of someone called Bu Halima.
Don't know who she was, but the gate leading to her abode is picturesque.
Maybe she was to Humayun, what Aunt Polly was to Tom Sawyer.
Don't know who she was, but the gate leading to her abode is picturesque.
Maybe she was to Humayun, what Aunt Polly was to Tom Sawyer.
Fabulous sir :-)
ReplyDeletethanks, Arun!
ReplyDeleteSee..i told you. Your sketches are anyday better. This one is fantastic....keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteNice sketch.
ReplyDeleteI do admire your talent.
I am a zero in this regard and hence I enjoy your blog all the more.
In answer to your question I did some "googling" , and "Wiki ing", and here is what I came up with.
Shared for whatever it is worth.
Regards
GV
Bu Halima's Garden and Tomb
Bu Halima's garden and tomb is located 100 meters west of Humayun's Tomb. The exact identity of Bu Halima is not known, but it is said that she was part of Babur's entourage to India and occupied an important place in his harem. Probably a Mughal noble woman, she was also a wet nurse of Humayun.
Source:
historic buildings in the vicinity of Humayun's Tomb.doc
from:
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India Habitat Centre
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Ph: 43662021-2022. Fax: 2468 2011,
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Thanks, GV san. Wet nurse to Humayun! well that's almost like Aunt Polly!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ramesh san!