The historic battle of Bilgram (Kannauj) in 1540 CE saw Sher Shah Suri defeat Humayun, forcing the Mughal Emperor to flee into exile to which country? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The historic battle of Bilgram (Kannauj) in 1540 CE saw Sher Shah Suri defeat Humayun, forcing the Mughal Emperor to flee into exile to which country?
A. The Uzbeg Khanate
B. Safavid Persia
C. The Sultanate of Oman
D. The Ottoman Empire
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
After his defeat at Bilgram, Humayun spent years on the run before finding political asylum at the court of Shah Tahmasp of Safavid Persia, who later helped him win back his empire.

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