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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