Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Medieval India: Kings and Chronicles

Question:

Sher Shah Suri defeated which of the following Mughals?

Options:

Babur

Humayun

Shahjahan

Dara Shikoh

Correct Answer:

Humayun

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2- Humayun

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.