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Sher Shah defeated Humayun and captured Gaur in the battle of

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Answer options

  1. Ghaghra in 1529 A. D.
  2. Chausa in 1539 A. D.
  3. Panipat in 1526 A. D.
  4. Khanwa in 1527 A. D.

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Chausa in 1539 A. D.

Explanation: The correct answer is B. Chausa in 1539 A. D. The Battle of Chausa took place in 1539 A.D. between Sher Shah Suri and Mughal emperor Humayun near the town of Chausa in present-day Bihar. This battle was a turning point in Indian history. Sher Shah, originally known as Farid Khan, led a well-organised and disciplined army. Humayun, on the other hand, was caught off guard and suffered a severe defeat. As a result, Sher Shah captured Gaur, the capital of Bengal, and assumed the title of Sher Shah Suri, marking the rise of the Sur Empire. This victory laid the foundation for Sher Shah’s future conquests, including the Battle of Kannauj in 1540, after which he became the undisputed ruler of North India.