Humayun

[ hoo-mah-yoon ]

/ huˈmɑ yun /

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noun

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

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How to use Humayun in a sentence

Not aware of her intentions, Badur sent her son to Chitore, on which she immediately put herself under the protection of Humayun.
A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume VI|Robert Kerr
He was succeeded by his son Humayun, who is chiefly known as being the father of Akbar.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 14, Slice 4|Various
Endowed with many brilliant and amiable qualities, Humayun was not made of the same stuff as either his father or his son.
India, Old and New|Sir Valentine Chirol
Then, his hour striking, Humayun's happy retreat became Humayun's Tomb.
Roving East and Roving West|E. V. Lucas

Humayun's cenotaph, in plain white marble, is in the very centre.
Roving East and Roving West|E. V. Lucas