Nasir al-Din Muhammad, commonly known as Humayun , was born on March 6, 1508, to Emperor Babur and his favorite wife, Maham Begum. He belonged to the Timurid dynasty and was raised in a royal environment that emphasized military training and governance. His mother was related to Sultan Husayn Bayqara, the Timurid ruler of Herat. Humayun : Humayun the (born March 6, 1508, Kabul [Afghanistan]—died January 15, 1556, Delhi [India]) was the eldest son and successor of Bābur, who ruled from 1530 to 1540 and again from 1555 to 1556. Humayun was the second Mughal ruler who consolidated his empire. Humayun (1508–1556), the second Mughal Emperor, faced challenges of succession, exile, and reconquest before laying foundations for Mughal consolidation. Learn about his reign, struggles, and legacy. Humayun was a historical figure who lived during the 16th century. He was a Mughal emperor in India and the eldest son of Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire. Humayun faced various challenges during his reign. This included conflicts with regional rulers and invasions by other empires.
