#1381

In which year did Humayun ascend the throne for the first time?

(a) 1526

(b) 1530

(c) 1540

(d) 1556

Explanation: Humayun ascended the Mughal throne in December 1530 at the age of 22, shortly after the death of his father, Babur.

#1382

What does the name 'Humayun' mean?

(a) The Conqueror

(b) The Fortunate

(c) The Brave

(d) The Wise

Explanation: The name 'Humayun' literally means 'The Fortunate', although his reign was marked by significant struggles and temporary loss of his empire.

#1383

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

Explanation: 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.

#1384

Which region was assigned to Humayun's brother Askari?

(a) Sambhal

(b) Mewat

(c) Punjab

(d) Badakhshan

Explanation: Askari Mirza was assigned the fief of Sambhal by Humayun during the partition of the Mughal territories.

#1385

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

Explanation: Sher Shah Suri (Sher Khan) was the formidable Afghan leader who defeated Humayun in key battles and forced him into exile.

#1386

The Battle of Daurah (1532) was fought between Humayun and which group?

(a) The Rajputs

(b) The Afghans

(c) The Persians

(d) The Lodis

Explanation: Humayun defeated the Afghans led by Mahmud Lodi at the Battle of Daurah (or Dadrah) in 1532, temporarily checking their power.

#1387

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

Explanation: Humayun besieged the Fort of Chunar in 1532. Sher Khan held it but eventually offered a nominal submission to save his position.

#1388

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

Explanation: Bahadur Shah was the ambitious ruler of Gujarat who expanded his territory into Rajasthan, prompting Humayun to launch a campaign against him.

#1389

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

Explanation: Humayun successfully scaled the forts of Mandu and Champaner, displaying great personal bravery, though the conquest was short-lived.

#1390

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

Explanation: 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.

#1391

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

Explanation: The Battle of Kannauj (also known as the Battle of Bilgram), fought in May 1540, resulted in Humayun's complete defeat and subsequent exile.

#1392

For how many years did Humayun remain in exile?

(a) 10 years

(b) 12 years

(c) 15 years

(d) 20 years

Explanation: 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.

#1393

Where was Akbar born during Humayun's wandering?

(a) Kabul

(b) Amarkot (Umerkot)

(c) Lahore

(d) Thatta

Explanation: 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.

#1394

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

Explanation: Shah Tahmasp I, the Safavid ruler of Persia, welcomed Humayun and provided him with military support to regain his territories.

#1395

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

Explanation: 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.

#1396

In which year did Humayun capture Kandahar with Persian help?

(a) 1542

(b) 1545

(c) 1550

(d) 1555

Explanation: Humayun captured Kandahar from his brother Askari in 1545 with the assistance of the Persian army.

#1397

Which loyal general played a crucial role in Humayun's restoration?

(a) Tardi Beg

(b) Adham Khan

(c) Bairam Khan

(d) Man Singh

Explanation: Bairam Khan was Humayun's most trusted general and played a pivotal role in his military campaigns to regain the Mughal throne.

#1398

What famous diamond did Humayun gift to Shah Tahmasp?

(a) Darya-i-Noor

(b) Hope Diamond

(c) Koh-i-Noor

(d) Orlov

Explanation: Humayun presented the Koh-i-Noor diamond (which he had received from the Gwalior royal family) to Shah Tahmasp as a token of gratitude.

#1399

Who wrote 'Humayun-nama', the biography of Humayun?

(a) Abul Fazl

(b) Gulbadan Begum

(c) Hamida Banu Begum

(d) Badayuni

Explanation: Gulbadan Begum, Humayun's sister, wrote 'Humayun-nama' at the request of Akbar, providing a detailed account of Humayun's life.

#1400

Which brother of Humayun was blinded by him as punishment for repeated rebellions?