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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › HumayunHumayun - Wikipedia

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   Humayun's first campaign was to confront Sher Shah Suri. Halfway through this offensive Humayun had to abandon it and concentrate on Gujarat, where a threat from Ahmed Shah had to be met. Humayun was victorious annexing Gujarat, Malwa, Champaner and the great fort of Mandu.

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4. www.britannica.com › biography › Humayun-Mughal-emperorHumayun | Biography & Facts | Britannica

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   Jun 19, 2024 · The son and successor of Babur, the founder of the Mughal dynasty, Humayun ruled from 1530 to 1540 and again from 1555 to 1556. Defeated in battle by the Afghan Sher Shah of Sur in 1540, Humayun lost control of India.

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5. byjus.com › free-ias-prep › humayun-1530-1556NCERT Notes: Humayun 1530-1556 [Medieval Indian History For UPSC]

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   Learn about Humayun, the second emperor of Mughal empire, who ruled from 1530 to 1556. Find out his achievements, failures, exile, marriage, and cultural influences from NCERT notes for UPSC exam preparation.

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   Where was Humayun buried?

   • Humayun's body was buried in Humayun's Tomb in Delhi the first very grand garden tomb in Mughal architecture, setting the precedent later followed by the Taj Mahal and many other Indian monuments. It was commissioned by his favorite and devoted chief wife, Bega Begum.

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   How did Humayun influence India?

   • To this day, stone carvings and thousands of Persian manuscripts in India dating from the time of Humayun remain in the subcontinent. Following his return to power, Humayun quickly expanded the Empire, leaving a substantial legacy for his son, Akbar .

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   Who was Humayun and what did he do?

   • Humayun was a historical figure who lived during the 16th century. He was a Mughal emperor in India and the eldest son of Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire. Humayun faced various challenges during his reign. This included conflicts with regional rulers and invasions by other empires.

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   Where was Humayun born?

   • Born In: Kabul, Afghanistan Humayun was born on 17 March 1508, in Kabul, Mughal Empire (present-day Afghanistan), to Babur, the founder of the Mughal dynasty and his wife Maham Begum. He had several siblings; many of his brothers and half-brothers would become his bitter rivals in future.

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   How old was Humayun when he became Mughal emperor?

   • Humayun was the second Mughal ruler of territories in the Indian subcontinent including what is now Afghanistan, Pakistan, and parts of northern India. He was the son and successor of Babur, the founder of the Mughal dynasty. He became the Mughal emperor at the age of 23.

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   What did Humayun do for the Mughal Empire?

   • Humayun means “fortune” but he remained the most unfortunate ruler of the Mughal Empire. Six months after his succession, Humayun besieged the fortress of Kalinjar in Bundelkhand, gained a decisive victory over Afghans at Douhrua and drove out Sultan Mahmood Lodhi from Jaunpur, and even defeated Bahadur Shah of Gujarat.

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7. testbook.com › ias-preparation › humayun-1530-1556Who was Humayun? - The Second Emperor of Mughal [1530-1556]

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   Nov 3, 2023 · Humayun was a historical figure who lived during the 16th century. He was a Mughal emperor in India and the eldest son of Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire. Humayun faced various challenges during his reign. This included conflicts with regional rulers and invasions by other empires.

   • The Mughal Empire's second emperor, Humayun, ruled over Afghanistan, Pakistan, Northern India, and Bangladesh.
   • Akbar, Mirza Muhammad Hakim , Al-aman Mirza, Farrukh-Fal Mirza were the sons of Humayun.
   • When Humayun returned from Persia, he was accompanied by a large retinue of Persian noblemen. This signaled a major transition in Mughal court cult...
   • Humayun's great generosity was one of his flaws, which allowed his opponents to take advantage of him. Another flaw was his misguided clemency, whi...
   • When Humayun ascended to the throne in 1530, he was an inexperienced monarch. Sher Shah Suri was able to concentrate his attacks on Mughal territor...

8. www.thefamouspeople.com › profiles › humayun-6731Humayun Biography - Facts, Childhood, Family Life & Achievements

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   Humayun was the son and successor of Babur, the founder of the Mughal dynasty. He faced many challenges and defeats from his rivals, but also reclaimed his empire with the help of Bairam Khan and Shah Tahmasp.

9. www.britannica.com › place › IndiaIndia - Mughal Empire, Humayun, Delhi | Britannica

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   3 days ago · India - Mughal Empire, Humayun, Delhi: Humāyūn’s rule began badly with his invasion of the Hindu principality of Kalinjar in Bundelkhand, which he failed to subdue. Next he became entangled in a quarrel with Sher (or Shīr) Khan (later Sher Shah of Sūr, founder of the Sūr dynasty), the new leader of the Afghans in the east, by ...

10. whc.unesco.org › en › listHumayun's Tomb, Delhi - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

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    Humayun's Tomb is the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent and a masterpiece of Mughal architecture. It was built in the 16th century by the son of the Mughal emperor Humayun and inspired the Taj Mahal.