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Which architectural style is Humayun's Tomb famous for introducing to India?
A. Dravidian style
B. Double Dome and Charbagh
C. Gothic style
D. Tughlaq style
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Humayun's Tomb is the first garden-tomb in India and introduced the Persian 'Charbagh' garden layout and the double dome structure.
12892
Who commissioned the construction of Humayun's Tomb?
A. Akbar
B. Hamida Banu Begum (Haji Begum)
C. Jahangir
D. Nur Jahan
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The tomb was commissioned by Humayun's first wife and chief consort, Empress Bega Begum (also known as Haji Begum), in his memory.
12893
Humayun's Tomb is located in which city?
A. Agra
B. Lahore
C. Kabul
D. Delhi
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Humayun's Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is located in Nizamuddin East, Delhi.
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Which famous artist did Humayun bring back with him from Persia?
A. Mansur
B. Mir Sayyid Ali
C. Bishandas
D. Basawan
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Humayun brought Persian masters Mir Sayyid Ali and Abdus Samad to India, laying the foundation for the Mughal school of painting.
12895
What was the name of the city Humayun built in Delhi?
A. Jahanpanah
B. Dinpanah
C. Firozabad
D. Shahjahanabad
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Humayun laid the foundation of a new city in Delhi named 'Dinpanah' (Refuge of Faith) in 1533.
12896
Humayun died due to a fall from which building?
A. Qutub Minar
B. Sher Mandal
C. Buland Darwaza
D. Diwan-i-Khas
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Humayun died after falling down the stairs of his library, located in the Sher Mandal building within the Purana Qila complex.
12897
On which date did Humayun re-enter Delhi and restore the Mughal Empire?
A. July 23, 1555
B. January 26, 1556
C. May 17, 1540
D. October 15, 1542
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Humayun triumphantly entered Delhi on July 23, 1555, formally re-establishing the Mughal Empire.
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Who was the Suri ruler defeated by Humayun's forces at the Battle of Sirhind?
A. Sher Shah Suri
B. Islam Shah Suri
C. Sikandar Shah Suri
D. Adil Shah Suri
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The decisive Battle of Sirhind in June 1555 was fought against Sikandar Shah Suri, leading to the restoration of Mughal rule.
12899
The Battle of Machhiwara (1555) resulted in the defeat of which force?
A. The Rajputs
B. The Afghans
C. The Persians
D. The Mughals
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In the Battle of Machhiwara (May 1555), the Mughals defeated the Afghan forces, securing control over the Punjab region.
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When did Humayun finally recapture Lahore?
A. 1553
B. February 1555
C. July 1555
D. 1556
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Humayun captured Lahore in February 1555, marking a significant step in his campaign to retake India.
