The 'Battle of Kannauj' (1540) resulted in the defeat of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Battle of Kannauj' (1540) resulted in the defeat of:

A. Sher Shah

B. Babur

C. Ibrahim Lodi

D. Humayun

Answer: Option D

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Sher Shah defeated Humayun at Kannauj (also known as Battle of Bilgram) in 1540.

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