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This bilingual Important Battles question tests the exact historical or historical association in “Important Battles question: Which title did Sher Khan adopt after his victory at Chausa in 1539?”. The validated answer is Sher Shah.
The source-backed, question-specific record explains: After defeating Humayun at Chausa, Sher Khan enhanced his sovereign status and assumed the title Sher Shah. This evidence establishes the historical relationship required in this Important Battles item. Option A gives Sher Shah and satisfies every condition stated in the question. The remaining choices—Islam Shah, Alamgir and Ghazi Malik—do not satisfy the complete requirement. Depending on the stem, a distractor may name a real commander but attach the wrong title, use a related event involving another power, reverse a correct association, or present a correct statement when the question specifically asks for the incorrect match. Replaying that method for this Important Battles question confirms Sher Shah without relying on option position.
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Common questions and clear answers for this topic.
Sher Shah, option A.
Identify the named battle and the exact qualifier used in the stem.
Islam Shah, Alamgir, Ghazi Malik do not meet the complete historical requirement.
Check the verified participant or outcome and relevant historical record against the source stored with the question.
Important Battles in Indian history are asked in UPSC, SSC CGL, Railway, and State PCS exams. Key battles include the First Battle of Panipat (1526), Second Battle of Panipat (1556), Third Battle of Panipat (1761), Battle of Plassey (1757), Battle of Buxar (1764), and Battle of Haldighati (1576). These battles shaped the political and social history of India.
The First Battle of Panipat (April 21, 1526) was fought between Babur of the Timurid dynasty and Ibrahim Lodi of the Delhi Sultanate. Babur won using superior military tactics including field artillery and flanking maneuvers. This battle ended the Delhi Sultanate and established the Mughal Empire in India. The use of gunpowder and artillery was a game-changer in Indian warfare.
