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12911
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.
12912
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.
12913
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.
12914
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.
12915
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.
12916
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.
12917
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.
12918
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.
12919
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.
12920
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.
