Hamida Banu Begum was the name of Emperor Akbar’s mother and the wife of Emperor Humayun. She met Humayun during his exile and married him in 1541. She later oversaw the construction of Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi, earning her the title of Haji Begum after her pilgrimage. The correct answer is (C) The name of Akbar’s mother.
Who was Hamida Banu Begum? (A) The name of Humayun’s daughter (B) The name of Humayun’s mother (C) The name of Akbar’s mother (D) None of these
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Hamida Banu Begum was the wife of Emperor Humayun and, most importantly, the mother of Emperor Akbar. She married Humayun in 1541 during his turbulent period of exile. She gave birth to Akbar in 1542 while under the protection of Raja Veersal of Amarkot. After Akbar ascended the throne, she was a respected figure. She is also remembered for commissioning and overseeing the construction of the magnificent tomb of her husband, Humayun, in Delhi.