Person · r. 1530 – 1540, restored 1555 – 1556
Humayun
Succeeded his father Babur by designation in 1530, was driven from Hindustan by the Sur Afghans, and recovered Delhi by force in 1555 before dying the following year, when Akbar was raised to the throne in his stead.
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- vol. II, p. 64 · read as page image
During the year 936, in the month of Rujub, Babur fell sick; and his disorder daily gaining ground, in spite of the power, of medicine, he recalled his son, Prince Hoomayoon, who was then besieging the fort of Kalunjur, and appointed him his successor.
- vol. II, p. 176 · read as page image
In the month of Rumzan, Hoomayoon re-entered Dehly in triumph, and became a second time King of Hindoostan.