Humayun

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Humayun born?March 6, 1508
2. Where was Humayun born?Kabul, Afghanistan
3. How big is Humayun?Approximately one million square kilometers
4. What is the reign?1530-1540 and 1555-1556
5. What is the key event?Lost and regained the Mughal Empire after 15 years of exile
6. Who was Humayun?Humayun was the second Mughal emperor of India. He became king in 1530 after his father Babur. He was only 22 years old when he started ruling.

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