Indian History·Prelims Questions

Humayun and Sher Shah — Prelims Questions

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Q1medium

Which of the following administrative reforms were introduced by Sher Shah Suri?

Q2easy

The Battle of Chausa (1539) and the Battle of Kannauj (1540) were fought between:

Q3medium

Which of the following statements regarding Humayun's exile is/are correct? 1. He spent a significant period at the Safavid court in Persia. 2. He received military aid from Shah Tahmasp I. 3. His exile had no significant impact on Mughal art and architecture. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q4easy

Consider the following statements about Sher Shah Suri: 1. He introduced the 'Dagh' (branding of horses) and 'Chehra' (descriptive roll of soldiers) systems. 2. He built the Grand Trunk Road, connecting Sonargaon to Peshawar. 3. He died during the siege of Kalinjar Fort. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q5hard

Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?

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