Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Medieval India: Kings and Chronicles

Question:

Humayun, after being defeated by Sher Shah Suri took refuge in the court of

Options:

Pashtun ruler of Kazakhastan

Safavid ruler of Iran

Turkish ruler of Egypt

Moroccan ruler of Africa

Correct Answer:

Safavid ruler of Iran

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Safavid ruler of Iran

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.