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Humayun

American  
[hoo-mah-yoon] / huˈmɑ jun /

noun

  1. 1508–56, Mogul emperor of Hindustan 1530–56 (son of Baber).


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Humayun co-invented the implant and is also a co-founder of the company.

From Science Daily Jan. 9, 2026

Former Bangladeshi diplomats like Humayun Kabir feel that India should accept the ground reality and reach out to Bangladesh to rebuild trust.

From BBC Dec. 23, 2025

“The allegations against Mr. Khan are proven,” said Humayun Dilawar, the judge who announced the verdict in Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital.

From New York Times Aug. 5, 2023

Humayun sought refuge at the court of the Safavid Shah Tahmasp in Persia, where he became deeply immersed in Persian culture.

From Textbooks Dec. 14, 2022

Instead, he immerses himself in the guidebook, studying the history of Mughal architecture, learning the succession of emperors’ names: Babur, Humayun, Akbar, Jahangir, Shah Jahan, Aurangzeb.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri

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