Hayat Ashraf

Humayun, the second Mughal emperor, faced significant challenges from the Afghan rulers during his reign. Here's an overview of Humayun's encounters with the Afghans: 1. Sher Shah Suri: The most prominent Afghan ruler who posed a formidable challenge to Humayun was Sher Shah Suri. Sher Shah, a capable military commander, overthrew Humayun and established the Sur Empire in North India. In 1539, Sher Shah defeated Humayun at the Battle of Chausa, forcing him to flee to Persia. However, Humayun regained his empire in 1555, after Sher Shah's death, with the help of Persian support. 2. Struggles for the Throne: After Humayun's defeat by Sher Shah Suri, he spent several years in exile seeking support to reclaim his empire. During this period, Humayun faced numerous challenges from various Afghan rulers who vied for control over his empire's territories. These Afghan rulers included Sikandar Shah, Islam Shah, and Muhammad Adil Shah, who ruled different parts of the Sur Emp...