In which year did Sher Khan defeat Humayun at Kanauj ........

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In which year, did Sher Khan defeat Humayun at Kanauj?

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SSC MTS 12th July 2022 Shift-2

1541

1543

1540

1542

- The correct year when Sher Khan (Sher Shah Suri) defeated Humayun at the Battle of Kanauj (also known as the Battle of Bilgram) was 1540.

- This battle led to Humayun being ousted from India and paved the way for Sher Shah Suri to establish the Sur Empire.

- Option 1 (1541): Not correct; Sher Shah was consolidating his rule this year.

- Option 2 (1543): Incorrect, by this time Humayun was already in exile.

- Option 3 (1540): Correct answer. This is the year Sher Shah defeated Humayun at Kanauj.

- Option 4 (1542): Incorrect, events by then were related to Humayun’s exile and travels.

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