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Download Solution PDFWho among the following was defeated in the Battle of Kannauj in 1540?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Humayun.Key Points
- The Battle of Kannauj was fought between the Mughal Emperor Humayun and the Afghan ruler Sher Shah Suri in 1540.
- Sher Shah Suri emerged victorious in the battle and Humayun was forced to flee to Iran.
- The battle is considered as a turning point in the history of India as it marked the end of the Mughal rule and the beginning of the Sur dynasty.
- Sher Shah Suri went on to establish a strong administration and introduced various reforms, such as the introduction of the rupee as a currency and the construction of the Grand Trunk Road.
- Akbar, who was the son of Humayun, later defeated the Sur dynasty and established the Mughal rule in India.
Additional Information
- Hemu, also known as Hemchandra Vikramaditya, was a Hindu king who ruled over Delhi in the 16th century.
- Sher Shah Suri was a Pashtun warrior who rose to power after defeating the Mughal Emperor Humayun.
- He is known for his administrative and military reforms and is considered as one of the greatest rulers of medieval India.
- Akbar was the third Mughal Emperor who ruled over India from 1556 to 1605.
- He is known for his religious tolerance, military conquests, and cultural achievements.
- Humayun was the second Mughal Emperor who ruled over India from 1530 to 1540 and from 1555 to 1556.
- He was known for his military failures and was forced to flee to Iran after his defeat in the Battle of Kannauj.
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