Why Humayun got defeated in the battle of Kannauj?

The army of Sher Shah was strong

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The army of Humayun revolted against him

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Humayun adopted the wrong technique of war

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Gun powder became unusable due to heavy rain

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The correct option is D Gun powder became unusable due to heavy rain
The battle of Kannauj took place in May 1540, Humayun was defeated in the hands of Sher Khan because the gun powder carried by Humayun soldiers were kept in open ground and due to heavy rain it got wet and became unusable.

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