Who dethroned Humayun, the son and successor of Babur?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Sher Khan (Sher Shah)
Option (1) Shah Tahmasp — Incorrect. Shah Tahmasp was the Safavid Persian ruler who gave Humayun refuge and later helped him set up his court in Kabul.
Option (2) Sher Khan (Sher Shah) — Correct. Humayun was dethroned by an Afghan, Sher Khan (Sher Shah).
Option (3) Shah Abbas — Incorrect. Shah Abbas was the Persian Safavid emperor of Jahangir’s time, his rival over Qandahar.
Option (4) Shah Jahan — Incorrect. Shah Jahan was a later Mughal emperor, whose portrait was added over the older ones in Princes of the House of Timur.
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.” |