About the Topic: Humayun was the second Mughal emperor whose reign witnessed struggles with Sher Shah Suri before the restoration of Mughal rule. Practice MCQ Questions with answers and explanations.
Which historical monument in Delhi is a synthesis of Persian and Indian styles of Architectures ?
Correct Answer:
(C) Humayun’s Tomb
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Humayun’s tomb is located in Delhi which was constructed in the patronage of Humayun’s wife and designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiya. This tomb is an example of Persian and Indian architectures.
Ques: 2
Arrange properly as per dates of four important battles fought by Humayun, the names of battlefields are given below –
Correct Answer:
(D)
Devara, Chausa, Kanauj, Sirhind
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The correct order of battles fought by Humayun is as follows- Devara, Chausa, Kanauj and Sirhind. Humayun defeated Afghan rebels on the banks of Gomati at Devara or Daurah in 1531 A.D. Sher Shah defeated Humayun in the Battle of Chausa on 26 June 1539 in which a water fetcher named Nizam saved his life. This victory against Humayun increased the prestige and power of Sher Shah. He read ‘Khutba’ by his name occupying the title of Sher Shah and engraved this on the coins.
On 17 May, 1540 Humayun was again defeated by Sher Shah in the Battle of Kanauj (Bilgram) and Humayun fled from one place to the other after this war. Humayun occupied Delhi again in the Battle of Sirhind on 22 June, 1555.
Ques: 3
Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
Correct Answer:
(A) Babur : Tuzuk-i-Baburi
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In the context of the above options, option (a) is correctly matched. ‘Tuzuk-i-Baburi’ is an autobiography of Babur is known as ‘Babur Nama’ written in the Turkish language. Humayun Nama was written by Gulbadan Begum and Tarikh -i-Sher Shahi was written by Abbas Khan Sarwani while Tabaqat-i-Akbari was written by Khwaja Nizamuddin Ahmad Bakshi.
Ques: 4
From the following names identify the one who was not the brother of Humayun.
Correct Answer:
(B) Usman
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Kamran, Askari and Hindal were the sons of Babur as well as the brothers of Humayun. Humayun was the eldest son of Babur, born in Kabul in 1508. His mother, Maham Begum was related to Shia community. Usman was not his brother.
Ques: 5
When Humayun invaded Chunar Fort first time?
Correct Answer:
(A) 1532
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Humayun invaded Chunar Fort for the first time in 1532. Humayun besieged this fort for four months after that Sher Khan accepted his supremacy. In addition to this, he invaded Kalinjar in 1531 and annexed Raisina fort in 1532.
Ques: 6
After the downfall of the Delhi Sultanate, who was the first ruler to issue the gold coin?
Correct Answer:
(B) Humayun
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After the downfall of Delhi Sultanate, Humayun was the first ruler to issue a gold coin. It is also mentioned that after Humayun, Sher Shah also introduced a gold coin.
Ques: 7
The foundation of the Mughal painting was laid by –
Correct Answer:
(B) Humayun
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Humayun laid the foundation of Mughal painting during the years of his exile in Persia and Afghanistan. He met two distinguished Painter Khwaja Abdus Samad and Mir Sayyid. It was from these artists that Humayun and his son Akbar took lessons in drawing. An advanced atelier was set up in the palace.