Humayun (1530-1556)

Humayun (1530-1556):

-Son of Babur

-He built a new city, Dinpanah.

-He was defeated by Afghans, under Sher Shah Suri at Chausa near Buxar in 1539 A.D. and at Kannauj in 1540 AD in the Battle of Bilgrami which force him to leave Delhi.

-After 15 years in exile, Humayun came back & captured Lahore in 1555 AD.

-He defeated the Afghans near Sirhind in 1555 and regained his throne.

-In 1556, he died after falling from the steps of his library.