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Which one of the following rulers at first assumed the title of 'Hazrat-i-Ala' and afterwards 'Sultan'?

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Bahlol Lodi
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Sikandar Lodi
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Sher Shah Suri
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Islam Shah Suri
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Solution

The correct option is C Sher Shah Suri
Sher Shah was the founder of the Sur Empire in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent. He defeated Nusrat Shah, Sultan of Bengal after he attacked south Bihar, became the virtual ruler of south Bihar and assumed the title of Hazrat-i-Ala. He defeated Humayun in the battle of Chausa in 1539 A.D. After this battle, he assumed the title of Sher Shah Sultan-i-Adil.

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