Humayun! Flashcards
When did Humayun become ruler, and what happened to Babur?
In 1530, Babur’s eldest son, Humayun, fell very sick. Babur is said to have prayed by his son’s bedside for his own life to be taken instead. Humayun recovered - but Babur sickened and died. He was buried back in Kabul.
What challenges did Humayun face after becoming ruler?
Humayun struggled to hold his father’s empire together. His four brothers all felt that kingship should be shared between them, so they carved out their own kingdoms and refused to support him.
Who defeated Humayun and what happened after the defeat?
Soon Humayun was driven out from Delhi by Sher Shah Suri, an Afghan warlord based in Bihar in eastIndia.
Where did Humayun go after losing the battle of Kanauj?
After losing the battle of Kannauj in 1540, Humayun fled India and was given shelter in the court of Shah Tahmasp I, ruler of the Safavid empire in Persia.
How did Humayun reclaim his empire?
It was only ten years after Sher Shah Suri’s death that Humayun dared to reclaim India. In 1555, with the help of Persian troops, he successfully returned and reconquered part of his father’s empire.
How and when did Humayun die?
Yet less than a year later, in January 1556, he died by falling down a staircase in his library.
Who succeeded Humayun?
Humayun’s son Akbar succeeded him, aged only 13.
