The historic battle of Chausa (1539 CE), which severely disrupted early Mughal rule, was fought on the banks of which river? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The historic battle of Chausa (1539 CE), which severely disrupted early Mughal rule, was fought on the banks of which river?
A. Gogra River
B. Ganga River
C. Son River
D. Yamuna River
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Battle of Chausa was fought near Buxar on the banks of the Ganges. Sher Shah Suri launched a surprise night attack on Humayun's camp, forcing the Mughal emperor to swim the river to escape.

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Question #1
The Maratha Confederacy was weakened after:
A. Treaty of Salbai
B. Battle of Buxar
C. Third Battle of Panipat
D. Battle of Plassey

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The 1761 defeat severely impacted Maratha power.

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Question #2
The dynamic administrative system 'Ashta Pradhan' featured a foreign affairs minister position known as the:
A. Sumant (or Dabir)
B. Mantri
C. Amatya
D. Sachiv

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The 'Sumant' (or Dabir) handled foreign diplomacy, managing relationships with neighboring states and receiving foreign ambassadors at the Maratha court.

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Question #3
The famous Kohinoor diamond is mentioned in the memoirs of which Mughal emperor?
A. Babur
B. Jahangir
C. Humayun
D. Akbar

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Babur mentions the Kohinoor diamond in his memoirs, the Baburnama, where he describes it as belonging to the Raja of Gwalior.

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