Humayun

second Mughal emperor from 1530 to 1540 and 1555 to 1556
Person human Q486188
Humayun
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Humayun

Summary

Humayun is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kabul[2]. He was born on March 6, 1508[3]. He passed away in Delhi[4]. He died on January 27, 1556[5]. He worked as a monarch[6]. He ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,687 views/month, #5,812 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Humayun's place of birth was Kabul[2].
  • Humayun passed away in Delhi[4].
  • Humayun was born on March 6, 1508[3].
  • Humayun died on January 27, 1556[5].
  • Burial took place at Humayun's Tomb[8].
  • Humayun's father was Babur[9].
  • Humayun's mother was Maham Begum[10].
  • Humayun was married to Bega Begum[11].
  • Humayun was married to Gunwar Bibi[12].
  • Among Humayun's spouses was Hamida Banu Begum[13].
  • Among Humayun's spouses was Mah Chuchak Begum[14].
  • A child of Humayun was Akbar[15].
  • A child of Humayun was Al-aman Mirza[16].
  • A child of Humayun was Mirza Muhammad Hakim[17].
  • A child of Humayun was Bakshi Banu Begum[18].
  • A child of Humayun was Bakht-un-Nissa Begum[19].
  • A child of Humayun was Sakina Banu Begum[20].
  • Chagatai was Humayun's native language[21].
  • Humayun worked as a monarch[6].
  • Humayun held the position of Mughal emperor[22].
  • Humayun held the position of Mughal emperor[23].
  • Humayun's religion is recorded as Islam[24].
  • Humayun is recorded as male[25].
  • Humayun's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Humayun's family is recorded as Mughal dynasty[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Kabul[2], Humayun… he was born on March 6, 1508[3]. His father was Babur[9]. His mother was Maham Begum[10]. Chagatai was his native language[21].

Career and Affiliations

Humayun's professions included monarch[6]. Positions held include Mughal emperor[22], a hereditary position[28], in Mughal Empire[29], founded in 1526[30].

Personal Life

Spouses include Bega Begum[11], 1511–1582[31]; Gunwar Bibi[12]; Hamida Banu Begum[13], an empress consort[32], 1527–1604[33]; and Mah Chuchak Begum[14], of Mongol Empire[34]. Children include Akbar[15], a monarch[35], 1542–1605[36]; Al-aman Mirza[16], 1528–1540[37]; Mirza Muhammad Hakim[17], 1553–1585[38]; Bakshi Banu Begum[18], 1540–1596[39]; Bakht-un-Nissa Begum[19], 1547–1608[40], of Mughal Empire[41]; and Sakina Banu Begum[20]. Humayun's religion is recorded as Islam[24].

Death and Burial

Humayun died on January 27, 1556[5]. He passed away in Delhi[4]. The cause of death was falling[42]. He is buried at Humayun's Tomb[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Humayun include Humayun's Tomb[43], a tomb[44], in India[45].

Why It Matters

Humayun ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,687 views/month, #5,812 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

Entities named for him include Humayun's Tomb[43], a tomb[44], in India[45].

FAQs

Where was Humayun born?

Born in Kabul[2], Humayun…

Where did Humayun die?

Humayun died in Delhi[4].

Who were Humayun's parents?

Humayun's father was Babur[9]. Humayun's mother was Maham Begum[10].

Who was Humayun married to?

Humayun's spouses include Bega Begum[11], Gunwar Bibi[12], Hamida Banu Begum[13], and Mah Chuchak Begum[14].

What did Humayun do for work?

Humayun worked as monarch[6].

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  15. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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