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12871
Who was the ruler of Gujarat that Humayun fought against in 1535-36?
A. Mahmud Begarha
B. Bahadur Shah
C. Muzaffar Shah
D. Ahmed Shah
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Bahadur Shah was the ambitious ruler of Gujarat who expanded his territory into Rajasthan, prompting Humayun to launch a campaign against him.
12872
Which powerful fort did Humayun besiege in 1532, which was then held by Sher Khan?
A. Gwalior Fort
B. Rohtas Fort
C. Chunar Fort
D. Kalinjar Fort
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Humayun besieged the Fort of Chunar in 1532. Sher Khan held it but eventually offered a nominal submission to save his position.
12873
The Battle of Daurah (1532) was fought between Humayun and which group?
A. The Rajputs
B. The Afghans
C. The Persians
D. The Lodis
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Humayun defeated the Afghans led by Mahmud Lodi at the Battle of Daurah (or Dadrah) in 1532, temporarily checking their power.
12874
Who was Humayun's primary Afghan rival who eventually drove him out of India?
A. Sikandar Lodi
B. Sher Shah Suri
C. Mahmud Lodi
D. Bahadur Shah
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Sher Shah Suri (Sher Khan) was the formidable Afghan leader who defeated Humayun in key battles and forced him into exile.
12875
Which region was assigned to Humayun's brother Askari?
A. Sambhal
B. Mewat
C. Punjab
D. Badakhshan
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Askari Mirza was assigned the fief of Sambhal by Humayun during the partition of the Mughal territories.
12876
Which brother of Humayun was given the charge of Kabul and Kandahar after the division of the empire?
A. Hindal
B. Askari
C. Kamran
D. Sulaiman
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In accordance with his father Babur's dying wish, Humayun divided the empire and gave his brother Kamran Mirza the charge of Kabul and Kandahar.
12877
What does the name 'Humayun' mean?
A. The Conqueror
B. The Fortunate
C. The Brave
D. The Wise
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The name 'Humayun' literally means 'The Fortunate', although his reign was marked by significant struggles and temporary loss of his empire.
12878
In which year did Humayun ascend the throne for the first time?
A. 1526
B. 1530
C. 1540
D. 1556
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Humayun ascended the Mughal throne in December 1530 at the age of 22, shortly after the death of his father, Babur.
12879
What was the main reason for Rana Sanga's conflict with Babur?
A. Religious differences
B. Babur's refusal to leave India
C. Dispute over Malwa
D. Personal insult
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Rana Sanga had expected Babur to loot and leave like Timur, allowing Sanga to seize Delhi. When Babur decided to stay and establish an empire, conflict became inevitable.
12880
Who was the ruler of Bengal with whom Babur concluded a treaty?
A. Nusrat Shah
B. Mahmud Shah
C. Alauddin Hussain Shah
D. Sikandar Shah
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Before the Battle of Ghaghra, Babur concluded a peace treaty with Nusrat Shah, the ruler of Bengal, agreeing not to harbor each other's enemies.
