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Which Mughal emperor commissioned the Humayun's Tomb in Delhi, a precursor to the Taj Mahal?

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Akbar

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Humayun's Tomb was commissioned by his son Akbar in the 1560s and is considered an early masterpiece of Mughal architecture, influencing later designs like the Taj Mahal.

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National Archives of India ↗Indian Council of Historical Research ↗

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