Q. Which of the following statements about Humayun’s life after the loss of India is/are correct?
1.The Battle of Bilgram (1540 CE) resulted in Humayun’s complete defeat, making him a fugitive and leading to the beginning of the Afghan Interregnum.
2.During his fifteen-year exile, Humayun sought refuge with the Safavid Shah of Persia, who provided him with military aid to recapture Kandahar and Kabul.
3.Humayun recaptured Delhi in 1555 CE following the decisive defeat of the Sur claimant Sikandar Shah Suri at the Battle of Machhiwara.
Select the correct code:
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. The Battle of Bilgram (or Kannauj) was the final nail in the coffin, forcing Humayun out of India.
- Statement 2: Correct. Shah Tahmasp I of the Safavid Empire provided Humayun with military support in exchange for a promise to convert to the Shia faith and cede Kandahar to Persia.
- Statement 3: Incorrect. While Sikandar Shah Suri was the Sur claimant defeated by Humayun’s forces in 1555 CE, the Battle of Machhiwara was fought earlier against Nasib Khan, while the Battle of Sirhind was the decisive battle in 1555 CE where Humayun’s forces, led by Bairam Khan, defeated Sikandar Shah Suri.
