#161

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.

#162

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.

#163

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.

#164

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.

#165

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.

#166

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.

#167

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.

#168

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.

#169

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.

#170

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.

#171

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.

#172

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.

#173

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.

#174

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.

#175

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

(a) Hindal

(b) Askari

(c) Kamran

(d) None of them

Explanation: After repeated betrayals, Humayun reluctantly ordered Kamran Mirza to be blinded to disqualify him from the throne, sparing his life.

#176

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.

#177

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.

#178

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.

#179

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.

#180

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.

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