Hamida Banu and Humayun Love Story: Humayun, who had lost the kingdom, could not accept defeat on the love front. His efforts to persuade Hamida Bano continued, but the path was not easy.
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Sher Shah Suri Had laid the foundation of the second Afghan Empire in India. Defeated in the Battle of Chausa Humayun Was wandering again trying to gather strength. By 1540, his next stop was a camp near the island fort of Bhakkar, where his half-brother Hindal was planning to conquer Kandahar. Humayun reached Haram to meet his step mother Dildar Begum. In front of him is a beautiful and well-mannered girl of fourteen years. hamida banu Was.
Humayun was heartbroken at the very first sight of Hamida Bano. Hamida Banu had moved away from there in a few moments, but her charming image had dominated Humayun’s heart and mind.
Seeing Hamida, Humayun asked who is she?
Humayun’s half-sister Gulbadan Begum was present on that occasion, when Humayun saw Hamida Bano for the first time, she asked who is she? Hamida’s polite answer was, Mir Baba’s friend’s daughter. Humayun had decided to make him his own.
Looking at Hamida’s real brother Muazzam standing nearby, Humayun said that soon he will be my close relative. Humayun returned to the camp and spent the night lying on his sides. defeat of the war. The sorrow of losing the throne and the return of the lost kingdom again was on the edge. Humayun was waiting for early morning just for the love of Hamida Bano.
Marriage message the next morning!
The next morning Humayun was once again in front of his stepmother Dildar Begum. With the message of Nikah with Hamida Bano. If you cut the mother, there is no blood. She was the protector of 14-year-old Hamida’s harem. On the other side, 33 years old Humayun lost the battle with Shershah and was wandering here and there after losing his empire.
Step brother Hindal was also deeply shocked by this offer. Hamida was like a sister being the daughter of her teacher Peer Baba. He was also not ready for this relationship. Humayun was following the stubbornness of a lover. The message reached Hamida Bano. the answer was no
Qubool was not defeated on the front of love
Humayun, who had lost the kingdom, could not accept defeat on the love front. His efforts to persuade Hamida Bano continued. Once again he expressed his desire to meet Hamida Bano. Referring to the rules of the women of the harem, Hamida said that it is customary to show respect to the emperor by appearing only once. His presence again and again is not justified. The efforts of special envoy Subhan Kuli also failed.
Humayun’s stubbornness to get Hamida was getting annoyed with his step brother Hindal. On the other hand, Dildar Begum was remembering Humayun’s real mother Mahim Begum’s caress, which she had showered on step children Hindal and Gulbadan. The disintegration of the family and the growing distance between the brothers were troubling them.
Marry the one whose hands can reach the collar!
By the time a month had passed since Humayun’s offer, the step mother was exhausted. He told Hamida Bano that a month had passed since the king’s message was rejected. Hamida Bano’s reply was, “The emperor should not have made such an unseemly offer against his honour.”
Dildar Begum was also engaged in following Humayun, will you marry someone sooner or later? It would be better to do it with the king. Hamida Bano refused, pointing to the age gap between herself and Humayun, and said, “I will certainly marry. But from such a person whose hand reaches the collar of his kurta-achkan.
Who made Akbar great?
Humayun never lost patience even in the midst of repeated refusal of Hamida Bano. No coercion or intimidation of any kind. As a lover, he remained in the posture of a beggar. Within the harem, many wives including stepmother Dildar Begum were following him. On September 21, 1541, exactly the fortieth day after Humayun’s message, Hamida Bano made “Iqraar”. It was a memorable moment of life for Humayun.
Humayun had unwavering faith in astrological calculations. He was told that after his marriage with Hamida Bano, the clouds of his troubles would slowly dispel. The lost kingdom and crown will be returned. Hamida Bano was with him at every step in the journey ahead. It was Hamida who taught and persuaded Humayun that after the victory in the war, no oppression of women and children should be done. Treat them with respect and kindness. After the victory over India, Humayun soon died by falling down the stairs.
Akbar born from Hamida Bano’s womb was very young then. But on his head was the hand of a wise and sensible mother like Hamida Bano. Why was Akbar called great? Historians have considered the role of mother Hamida Bano in this.
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