Humayun

Events

3

Episodes

6

Years

1540–1556

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Humayun, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

1. Battle of Kannauj

   1540

   Role: Mughal Emperor

   1. 117 May 1540 · HindustanCoronation of Sher Shah

      Sher Shah was crowned Sultan Adil on 17 May 1540 following his victory.

2. Humayun Resumes Rule

   1555

   Role: Second Mughal Emperor

   1. 222 June 1555 · SirhindBattle of Sirhind

      Humayun's forces decisively defeated Sikandar Shah Suri's army, reestablishing the Mughal Empire.

   2. 323 July 1555 · DelhiReclaiming the Delhi Throne

      Humayun sat on Babur's throne in Delhi, formally resuming his rule as Mughal emperor.

3. Akbar's Accession and the Second Battle of Panipat

   1556

   Role: Predecessor Emperor

   1. 414 February 1556 · Kalanaur, PunjabEnthronement in Kalanaur

      Akbar was proclaimed Shahanshah in Kalanaur, Punjab, following Humayun's death.

   2. 57 October 1556 · DelhiHemu Captures Delhi

      Hemu defeated Mughal forces and took Delhi, assuming the title Vikramaditya.

   3. 65 November 1556 · PanipatSecond Battle of Panipat

      Mughal forces under Bairam Khan defeated Hemu at Panipat, securing Akbar's throne.

Sources

1. Battle of Kannauj Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
2. Sher Shah Suri Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15
3. Humayun Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
4. Second Battle of Panipat Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-02
5. Akbar Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21