On 6th November 2017, the students of class V were taken on a field trip to Humayun Tomb. The objective was to introduce the class to a specimen of Mughal architecture.
Students, accompanied by their teachers, explored the complex which is an exceptional synthesis of Persian and Indian traditions of architecture.
The tomb is situated south of the Purana Qila, on the eastern edge of Delhi. It is set amidst gardens styled in the classical Mughal Char Bagh pattern. A high wall surrounds the gardens on three sides. The garden itself is divided into four parts by two water channels with paved walkways (khiyabans), which terminate at two gates. Its plan, based on a description of Islamic paradise gardens, is known to have inspired the Taj Mahals complex- layout.
[gallery link="file" order="DESC"]The students took great interest in exploring the mausoleum which stands on a high, wide terraced platform with two bay deep-vaulted cells on all four sides. It has an irregular octagon plan with four long sides and chamfered edges, similar to other 16th century Mughal garden-tombs such as the Nila Gumbad, Isa Khan, Bu Halima, Afsarwala and the tomb of the Emperors favourite barber, Naika Gumbad.
After this educative walk around the area, the group gathered at a shaded spot for lunch. Traditional games like kho-kho and kabadi were played by the students encouraged and supervised by their teachers.
On the bus ride back, the children repeatedly entreated their teachers to arrange more such excursions for edutainment.
Ms. Vandana Tewari.
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