Humayun finally defeated his rebellious brother Kamran in Kabul in 1553, in a battle that paved the way for his return. This painting was commissioned by Akbar c.1597, and is from the collection of the Aga Khan Museum (*more information*); click on the image for a large scan.

Source: http://www.akdn.org/museum/detail.asp?artifactid=1498
(downloaded Apr. 2011)


The Purana Qila contains a small octagonal pavilion popularly called the Sher Mandal, said to have been the place on the stairs of which Humayun fell to his death

Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tkennedy/83898149/
(downloaded Nov. 2006)


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