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51.
Who amongst the following lost his kingdom in Hindustan but retrieved it after about 15 years in exile?
Correct Answer: C. Humayun
One-liner
Humayun lost his kingdom to Sher Shah Suri in 1540 and regained it after approximately 15 years of exile in 1555.
52.
Where is Humayun's tomb located?
Correct Answer: B. Delhi
One-liner
Humayun's tomb is located in Delhi, India.
53.
Name the Mughal king who died in 1556 after falling from stairs?
Correct Answer: C. Humayun
One-liner
The Mughal king who died in 1556 after falling from stairs was Humayun, the second Mughal emperor.
54.
Which of the following battle laid the foundation of Mughal rule in India?
Correct Answer: A. Battle of Panipat
One-liner
The Battle of Panipat (1526) laid the foundation of Mughal rule in India, as Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodhi and established the Mughal Empire.
55.
Who gave the name famous "Kohinoor Diamond" to Emperor Humayun?
Correct Answer: C. Raja of Gwalior
One-liner
The famous Kohinoor Diamond was presented to Emperor Humayun by the Raja of Gwalior.
56.
When did Zahir-ud-din Muhammad Babur was born?
Correct Answer: D. 12 February 1483
One-liner
Zahir-ud-din Muhammad Babur was born on 12 February 1483 in Andijan, Fergana Valley (present-day Uzbekistan).
57.
Who founded the Mughal Empire in India?
Correct Answer: B. Babur
One-liner
The Mughal Empire in India was founded by Babur after his victory at the First Battle of Panipat in 1526.
58.
Where did Babur die in 1530?
Correct Answer: B. Agra
One-liner
Babur died in Agra in 1530 and was initially buried there before his remains were later transferred to Kabul.
59.
Which Mughal emperor died due to a sudden fall from the staircase?
Correct Answer: B. Humayun
One-liner
The Mughal emperor who died due to a sudden fall from the staircase was Humayun.
60.
Mughal Empire in India lasted from?
Correct Answer: A. 1526-1857
One-liner
The Mughal Empire in India lasted from 1526 to 1857, beginning with Babur's victory at the First Battle of Panipat and ending with the deposition of Bahadur Shah Zafar after the War of Independence.

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