Humayun regained power after his exile at a Persian court. With whose assistance did Humayun establish his court in Kabul in 1545?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Shah Tahmasp
Option (1) Shah Abbas — Incorrect. Shah Abbas was the Persian Safavid emperor seen in Jahangir’s Dream. He was Jahangir’s rival, not Humayun’s helper.
Option (2) Sher Shah — Incorrect. Sher Khan (Sher Shah) was the Afghan who dethroned Humayun and drove him into exile.
Option (3) Shah Tahmasp — Correct. Humayun took refuge in the court of the Safavid Persian ruler Shah Tahmasp. With his assistance, Humayun set up his court in Kabul.
Option (4) Babur — Incorrect. Babur was Humayun’s father. He passed away soon after his arrival in India, and Humayun succeeded him in 1530.
NCERT (2026-27): “Babur was succeeded by his son Humayun in 1530, who unfortunately fell prey to political unrest, and his life took many unexpected turns. Dethroned by an Afghan, Sher Khan (Sher Shah), Humayun took refuge in the court of the Safavid Persian ruler, Shah Tahmasp. … With the assistance of Shah Tahmasp, Humayun established his court in Kabul in 1545.” |