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12831
What was the significance of the Battle of Sirhind (1555)?
A. It marked the end of the Mughal Empire
B. It was the first use of gunpowder in India
C. It re-established the Mughal Empire in India
D. It was a treaty between Mughals and Rajputs
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The Battle of Sirhind was the decisive victory that allowed Humayun to reclaim the throne of Delhi and re-establish the Mughal Empire.
12832
Who remarked that Humayun 'stumbled out of life as he had stumbled through it'?
A. V.A. Smith
B. Stanley Lane-Poole
C. Jadunath Sarkar
D. R.P. Tripathi
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British historian Stanley Lane-Poole made the famous remark regarding Humayun's turbulent life and accidental death.
12833
Why did Humayun leave Sindh and go to Persia?
A. The climate was too hot
B. He failed to capture Bhakkar and Sehwan
C. He was invited by the Shah
D. Rana Prasad betrayed him
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After failing to capture the strategic forts of Bhakkar and Sehwan and facing hostility from local rulers, Humayun decided to leave for Persia to seek greater aid.
12834
Which Rajput ruler of Amarkot gave shelter to Humayun?
A. Rana Sanga
B. Rana Prasad
C. Maldeo
D. Bairam
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Rana Prasad (also referred to as Rana Parshad) was the Sodha Rajput ruler of Amarkot who gave shelter to the fugitive Humayun.
12835
What was the name of the water carrier who saved Humayun at Chausa?
A. Nizam
B. Rahim
C. Karim
D. Sher
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Nizam was the name of the water carrier (bhishti) who saved Humayun from drowning in the Ganges.
12836
Where was Humayun's brother Askari eventually sent to exile?
A. Mecca
B. Kashmir
C. Bengal
D. Persia
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After being captured, Askari was allowed to proceed to Mecca for Hajj, from which he never returned.
12837
Which brother died fighting for Humayun against Kamran in 1551?
A. Askari
B. Hindal
C. Sulaiman
D. None
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Hindal Mirza died fighting for Humayun during a night attack by Kamran's forces in 1551.
12838
Humayun had a deep interest in which of the following sciences?
A. Botany
B. Astronomy and Astrology
C. Medicine
D. Zoology
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Humayun was deeply interested in astronomy and astrology; he even organized his court and dress according to the planets.
12839
What was the immediate cause of Humayun's fall in the library?
A. He was pushed
B. He suffered a heart attack
C. He heard the call for prayer (Azaan) and tripped
D. The stairs collapsed
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As Humayun was descending the stairs, he heard the muezzin's call to prayer (Azaan), tried to kneel in reverence, tripped on his robe, and fell.
12840
Which relative of Humayun rebelled and declared himself Emperor at Kannauj during the early troubles?
A. Muhammad Zaman Mirza
B. Kamran Mirza
C. Hindal Mirza
D. Askari Mirza
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While Humayun was in Bengal, his brother Hindal Mirza rebelled at Agra and declared himself Emperor, further weakening the Mughal position.
