#1401

When did Humayun finally recapture Lahore?

(a) 1553

(b) February 1555

(c) July 1555

(d) 1556

Explanation: Humayun captured Lahore in February 1555, marking a significant step in his campaign to retake India.

#1402

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

Explanation: The decisive Battle of Sirhind in June 1555 was fought against Sikandar Shah Suri, leading to the restoration of Mughal rule.

#1403

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

Explanation: Humayun triumphantly entered Delhi on July 23, 1555, formally re-establishing the Mughal Empire.

#1404

Humayun died due to a fall from which building?

(a) Qutub Minar

(b) Sher Mandal

(c) Buland Darwaza

(d) Diwan-i-Khas

Explanation: Humayun died after falling down the stairs of his library, located in the Sher Mandal building within the Purana Qila complex.

#1405

What was the name of the city Humayun built in Delhi?

(a) Jahanpanah

(b) Dinpanah

(c) Firozabad

(d) Shahjahanabad

Explanation: Humayun laid the foundation of a new city in Delhi named 'Dinpanah' (Refuge of Faith) in 1533.

#1406

Which famous artist did Humayun bring back with him from Persia?

(a) Mansur

(b) Mir Sayyid Ali

(c) Bishandas

(d) Basawan

Explanation: Humayun brought Persian masters Mir Sayyid Ali and Abdus Samad to India, laying the foundation for the Mughal school of painting.

#1407

Humayun's Tomb is located in which city?

(a) Agra

(b) Lahore

(c) Kabul

(d) Delhi

Explanation: Humayun's Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is located in Nizamuddin East, Delhi.

#1408

Who commissioned the construction of Humayun's Tomb?

(a) Akbar

(b) Hamida Banu Begum (Haji Begum)

(c) Jahangir

(d) Nur Jahan

Explanation: The tomb was commissioned by Humayun's first wife and chief consort, Empress Bega Begum (also known as Haji Begum), in his memory.

#1409

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

Explanation: Humayun's Tomb is the first garden-tomb in India and introduced the Persian 'Charbagh' garden layout and the double dome structure.

#1410

What was Humayun's main personal weakness according to historians?

(a) Cruelty

(b) Greed

(c) Leniency and lack of prompt action

(d) Religious intolerance

Explanation: Historians often cite Humayun's excessive leniency towards his rebellious brothers and his tendency to delay action as his major political weaknesses.

#1411

Which fortress in Rajasthan did Humayun fail to help in time against Bahadur Shah?

(a) Ranthambore

(b) Chittor

(c) Jaisalmer

(d) Kumbhalgarh

Explanation: Rani Karnavati of Chittor sent a Rakhi to Humayun seeking help against Bahadur Shah, but Humayun arrived too late to prevent the fall of Chittor.

#1412

Who was the architect of Humayun's Tomb?

(a) Ustad Isa

(b) Mirak Mirza Ghiyas

(c) Ahmad Lahori

(d) Qasim Khan

Explanation: Mirak Mirza Ghiyas, a Persian architect, was chosen by Haji Begum to design Humayun's Tomb.

#1413

What year did Humayun die?

(a) 1555

(b) 1556

(c) 1560

(d) 1565

Explanation: Humayun died in January 1556, just months after regaining his throne.

#1414

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

Explanation: While Humayun was in Bengal, his brother Hindal Mirza rebelled at Agra and declared himself Emperor, further weakening the Mughal position.

#1415

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

Explanation: 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.

#1416

Humayun had a deep interest in which of the following sciences?

(a) Botany

(b) Astronomy and Astrology

(c) Medicine

(d) Zoology

Explanation: Humayun was deeply interested in astronomy and astrology; he even organized his court and dress according to the planets.

#1417

Which brother died fighting for Humayun against Kamran in 1551?

(a) Askari

(b) Hindal

(c) Sulaiman

(d) None

Explanation: Hindal Mirza died fighting for Humayun during a night attack by Kamran's forces in 1551.

#1418

Where was Humayun's brother Askari eventually sent to exile?

(a) Mecca

(b) Kashmir

(c) Bengal

(d) Persia

Explanation: After being captured, Askari was allowed to proceed to Mecca for Hajj, from which he never returned.

#1419

What was the name of the water carrier who saved Humayun at Chausa?

(a) Nizam

(b) Rahim

(c) Karim

(d) Sher

Explanation: Nizam was the name of the water carrier (bhishti) who saved Humayun from drowning in the Ganges.

#1420

Which Rajput ruler of Amarkot gave shelter to Humayun?

(a) Rana Sanga

(b) Rana Prasad

(c) Maldeo

(d) Bairam

Explanation: Rana Prasad (also referred to as Rana Parshad) was the Sodha Rajput ruler of Amarkot who gave shelter to the fugitive Humayun.

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