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No government, not even the English, showed as much wisdom as this Pathan did.” Who wrote these words about Sher Shah Suri? Ans.—(a) H. G. Keene wrote about Sher Shah Suri: “No government, not even the English, showed as much wisdom as this Pathan did.” In fact, Keene made this remark in the context of Sher Shah’s administrative/governance system—maintenance of peace and order, roads, sarais (rest houses), the postal system, and other reforms. 10. Where was the battle fought between Sher Shah and Humayun on June 26, 1539?
aTeliagarhi
bRohtas
cChunar
dChausa✓ Correct
eNone of the above
Explanation
The Battle of Chausa was fought in 1539 between Sher Shah Suri and the Mughal ruler Humayun. Sher Shah Suri defeated Humayun and assumed the title ‘Farid al-Din Sher Shah’.
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