Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Medieval India: Kings and Chronicles

Question:

Who was the successor of the Mughal ruler Babur?

Options:

Zahiruddin Babur

Nasiruddin Humayun

Sher Shah Sur

Jalaluddin Akbar

Correct Answer:

Nasiruddin Humayun

Explanation:

Babur's successor, Nasiruddin Humayun (1530-40, 1555-56) expanded the frontiers of the empire but lost it to the Afghan leader Sher Shah Sur, who drove him into exile. Humayun took refuge in the court of the Safavid ruler of Iran. In 1555 Humayun defeated the Surs, but died a year later.