Question

Humayun was defeated by____________.
A. Mahmud of Ghazni
B. Sher shah
C. Bairam Khan
D. Akbar

Answer 1

Hint: Humayun was the second emperor of the Mughal Empire who ruled over Afghanistan, Pakistan, Northern India and Bangladesh. He was defeated by the famous ruler who constructed G.T Karnal Road.

Complete answer: Humayun, the eldest son of Babur succeeded him and became the second ruler of the Mughal empire. He ruled from 1530 to 1540 and from 1555 to 1556. And between this gap the Afghan ruler Sher Shah overran the state of Bengal and established the Suri dynasty. From 1538 to 1545 he set up a new military and economic administration. He issued the first ‘Rupiya’ from Tanka and organized the postal system of the Indian subcontinent. Humayun had to march on Gujarat, where a threat from Ahmad Shah had to be met. He shifted towards Gujarat and captured the forts of Mandu and Champener but constantly faced Sher Shah's attack and in the battle of Chausa and Kannauj, he defeated Humayun.

Looking at the options given:
Option A. Mahmud of Ghazni was the ruler of Turkic dynasty who attacked Somnath temple. It is an incorrect answer.
Option B. Sher Shah Suri was the founder of the Suri dynasty. He defeated Humayun in 1539 and 1540 in the battle of Chausa and Kannauj respectively. This is the correct answer.
Option C. Bairam Khan was the military commander of the Mughal army and a regent at the court of Humayun. It is an incorrect answer.
Option D. Akbar was the third Mughal emperor who succeeded his father Humayun. It is an incorrect option.

Hence, The correct answer is Option is B.

Note: Sher Shah defeated Humayun in two battles. On 26 June 1539, he defeated him in the Battle of Chausa and on 17 May 1540 in the battle of Kannauj.