Question : Sher Shah Suri defeated which Mughal emperor?
Option 1: Humayun
Option 2: Timur Lang
Option 3: Nadir Shah
Option 4: Ahmad Shah Abdali
Correct Answer: Humayun
Solution : The correct option is Humayun
Sher Shah Suri, a formidable military strategist, engaged in a series of battles with Humayun during the mid-16th century. The pivotal conflicts occurred between 1537 and 1540, marking a turbulent period in their reigns. Sher Shah's relentless pursuit and tactical brilliance ultimately led to his victory in the Battle of Chausa in 1539 and, subsequently, in the Battle of Kannauj in 1540. The Mughal and Suri empires were engaged in a bitter struggle during this time. These victories helped Sher Shah Suri secure his dominance over northern India while temporarily deposing Humayun.
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