Q. With reference to the military encounters between Humayun and Sher Shah (Sher Khan), consider the following statements:
1.In the Battle of Chausa, Sher Khan decisively defeated Humayun, forcing him to flee across the Ganga.
2.Sher Khan won the battle of Kanauj, and Humayun’s army was completely routed.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Sher Khan won the Battle of Chausa due to superior strategy, killed 7000 Mughal soldiers, and Humayun fled by swimming across the Ganga.
  • Sher Khan won the battle of Kanauj, and Humayun’s army was completely routed.

Source: NCERT and History Of Medieval India  – NCERT (Satish Chandra)

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