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12861
What was a major condition set by Shah Tahmasp for helping Humayun?
A. Humayun must convert to Christianity
B. Humayun must cede Delhi to Persia
C. Humayun must accept the Shia faith and cede Kandahar
D. Humayun must marry the Shah's daughter
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The Shah agreed to help on the condition that Humayun would accept the Shia creed and, upon victory, hand over the strategic city of Kandahar to Persia.
12862
Which Persian ruler provided asylum and military aid to Humayun?
A. Shah Ismail I
B. Shah Tahmasp I
C. Shah Abbas I
D. Nader Shah
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Shah Tahmasp I, the Safavid ruler of Persia, welcomed Humayun and provided him with military support to regain his territories.
12863
Where was Akbar born during Humayun's wandering?
A. Kabul
B. Amarkot (Umerkot)
C. Lahore
D. Thatta
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Akbar was born in the fortress of Amarkot (in present-day Sindh, Pakistan) in 1542, where Humayun had taken refuge with the Hindu ruler Rana Prasad.
12864
Who was the father of Hamida Banu Begum?
A. Mir Ali Akbar Jami
B. Shah Tahmasp
C. Bairam Khan
D. Mirza Hindal
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Hamida Banu Begum was the daughter of Sheikh Ali Akbar Jami, a Persian Shia scholar and preceptor to Humayun's brother Hindal.
12865
For how many years did Humayun remain in exile?
A. 10 years
B. 12 years
C. 15 years
D. 20 years
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Humayun remained in exile from 1540, after the Battle of Kannauj, until his return to the throne in 1555, a period of roughly 15 years.
12866
Which decisive battle in 1540 forced Humayun to leave India?
A. Battle of Panipat
B. Battle of Khanwa
C. Battle of Kannauj (Bilgram)
D. Battle of Sirhind
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The Battle of Kannauj (also known as the Battle of Bilgram), fought in May 1540, resulted in Humayun's complete defeat and subsequent exile.
12867
What title did Sher Khan adopt after his victory at Chausa?
A. Sultan-ul-Adil
B. Sher Shah
C. Alamgir
D. Padshah-i-Hind
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After defeating the Mughal Emperor at Chausa in 1539, Sher Khan declared himself an independent king and adopted the title of Sher Shah.
12868
How did Humayun save his life after the defeat at the Battle of Chausa?
A. He hid in a cave
B. He surrendered
C. He swam across the Ganges with the help of a water carrier
D. He fled on a fast horse
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Humayun's horse drowned in the Ganges, and he was saved by a water carrier (Nizam), whom he later rewarded with a half-day rule.
12869
When was the Battle of Chausa fought?
A. 1537
B. 1538
C. 1539
D. 1540
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The Battle of Chausa took place on June 26, 1539, between Humayun and Sher Khan.
12870
Which two major cities in Gujarat did Humayun capture during his campaign against Bahadur Shah?
A. Surat and Ahmedabad
B. Mandu and Champaner
C. Baroda and Rajkot
D. Junagadh and Diu
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Humayun successfully scaled the forts of Mandu and Champaner, displaying great personal bravery, though the conquest was short-lived.
