Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Consider the following statements with regard to the Mughal empire.
1. Sher Khan defeated Humayun in the Battle of Chausa in 1539.
2. New war tactics like Guns, muskets and heavy artillery were introduced by Humayun
3. Gunpowder was popularised by Babur.

Which of the above statements are correct?

• A. 1 and 2 only
• B. 2 and 3 only
• C. 1 and 3 only
• D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is C 1 and 3 only

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Humayun ascended to the throne at Agra in 1530 CE at the young age of 23.
Sher Khan adopted the title of Sher Shah and defeated Humayun in the Battle of Chausa (near Buxar) in 1539.
Babur introduced new mode of warfare and led to the popularisation of gunpowder, cavalry, artillery in India.
Although Gunpowder was used earlier too in India, it is Babur who popularised its use.
New war tactics- Guns, muskets and heavy artillery were used by Babur.