Mughal emperor Hamayun

Mughal emperor Hamayun

Son of Babur 

Introduction

• Was 23 years old when he succeeded to thrown

• As inherited kingdom was not fully in his control so he faced resistance from Afghan and Rajputs. 

• On father's Will he divided empire among three brothers Kamran, Askari Mirza and Hindal

• When Humayun needs support to fight ambitious Afghan (Sher Shah Suri), his brothers sided with his enemies
  

• As a result he lost his empire.

  
  
  

Battle of Kanauj

 

Battle of Kanauj

• Sher Shah Suri posed a challenge to Mughal power by taking control of Behar and the rich province of Bengal 

• This led to the battle of Kanauj in 1540 which decided the fate of Mughal Empire 

• Humayun was defeated and fled to Persia and took refuge with Shah Tahmasp 

• Sher Shah Suri declared himself emperor of Hindustan and successfully put down all opposition during his rule

Humayun in Exile

• For next fifteen years , Humayun remained a fugitive 

• He decided to go to Kashmir but his brother blocked his way.

• So he fled towards Sindh and took shelter with the Raja of Umerkot

• He then presented Koh-e-Nur to the Shah of Persia in retiurn for the refuge of himself and his family
  

• Finally with Shah Tahmasp's help, he recaptured Punjab, Delhi and Agra and ascended the thrown of hindustan

Hamayun's death

• Six months after regaining his lost empire he fell from from his observatory.

• All medical aid proved useless.

• After 17 days khutba was read in name of his son Jalal-ud-din Muhammad with the title "Akbar"

Humayun as a Ruler

• He was not a military genius like his father 

• But was interested in astronomy, Astrology, painting and poetry.

• He was kind and generous whose kindness was exploited by his enemies.

• He brought Persian culture in sub-continent.

Multiple Choice

At what age Hamayun was put to thrown?

• 21

• 22

• 23

• 24

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Why Hamayun was defeated in battle of Kanuaj?

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How Hamayun regained his lost territory?

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How can you say Hamayun was kind hearten?

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How Hamayun died?