Who was defeated at Kannauj in the hands of Sher Shah in 1540?

Babur

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Akbar

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Humayun

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Jahangir

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Solution

The correct option is D Humayun
Sher Shah Suri founded the Sur Empire in North India having its capital at Delhi. In 1539, he defeated Humayun in the Battle of Chausa and assumed the royal title of Farid al-Din Sher Shah. In May 1540 at Kannauj he again defeated Humayun after which he became the master of Delhi and Agra.

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