INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Humayun died as a result of an unfortunate accident at the age of 48 years. He slipped down the stairs of his library as he was in a hurry when he heard the sacred call of the Muslim priest (Muezzin), for the evening prayer participation.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Mughal emperor who died due to a sudden fall from the staircase was Humayun, the second Mughal emperor of India. In 1556, just one year after his return to India and his recapture of the Mughal throne, Humayun fell down the stairs of his library in Purana Qila (Old Fort) in Delhi.

Detailed explanation-3: -In 1555, Humayun defeated the Afghans and recovered the Mughal throne. After six months, he died in 1556 due to his fall from the staircase of his library.

Detailed explanation-4: -He was forced to flee India after being defeated by Sher Shah Suri in 1540. Humayun regained control of the empire after Sher Shah’s death in 1545, but he lost it again just five years later. In 1555, Humayun died after falling down a flight of stairs. He was succeeded by his young son Akbar.