Q. Which of the following place was failed to capture by Sher Shah and died by accidental gunshot?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: Born in the family of a Jagirdar and named as Farid, he received the title of Sher Khan after killing a tiger (sher in Hindi). When he ascended the throne, he was called Sher Shah.
- Through his ability and efficiency, he emerged as the chief of Afghans in India.
- His military capability and diplomacy made him victorious over Humayun and many other Rajput rulers.
- Malwa fell without a fight. Rana Uday Singh of Mewar surrendered without resistance.
- Sher Shah’s next venture to capture Kalinjar failed as a gunshot caused his death in 1545.
Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT
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