Medieval History PYQ 68 of 123 · Mughal Emperors · Humayun and Sher Shah

When Humayun invaded Chunar Fort first time?

  1. A1532
  2. B1531
  3. C1533
  4. D1536

48th to 52nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2008

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Correct answer: (a) 1532

Explanation

Humayun attacked Chunar Fort for the first time in 1532 AD. He besieged the fort for four months, after which Sher Khan accepted Humayun’s suzerainty. In addition, in 1531 AD he attacked Kalinjar.

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