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Question
Who was the architect who designed Humayun’s tomb?
Solution
A Persian Mirak Mirza Ghiyas designed the tomb, but it was built by Indian artisans and craftsmen. The main building stands on a 8.5 meter high platform and has archways on its sides.
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