Prelims · 1 Ancient & Medieval India · 1.8.1 Mughal empire: rulers

1.8.1.2 Humayun: struggles, exile and return

Humayun lost his empire to Sher Shah at Chausa and Kanauj, spent fifteen years in exile, and regained Delhi in 1555 with Persian help, only to die a few months later.

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Key terms

  • Humayun
  • Chausa
  • Kanauj
  • Hamida Banu
  • Tahmasp
  • Sirhind
  • Gulbadan
  • Din Panah

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