1. What were the reasons for the success of Babur in the First Battle of Panipat?
2. What were the problems faced by Humayun when he became the king?
3. Who was Sher Shah Suri? Why was he given the title "Sher?
4. Briefly describe the main features of Sher Shah's administration,
5. What do you know about Sher Shah's religious policy?
Answers
Explanation:
1. It is generally held that Babur's guns proved decisive in battle, firstly because Ibrahim Lodi lacked any field artillery, but also because the sound of the cannon frightened Lodi's elephants, causing them to trample Lodi's own men.
2.He had to face several difficulties right from his accession. Among the major factors which contributed to his difficulties and problems were the legacy of Babur's will, the unfriendly treatment of his brothers and relatives and lastly, the hostile attitude of the Afghans and the Rajput's.
3. father's jagir which prospered by his efforts. Khan, the ruler of South Bihar, who gave him the title of Sher Khan for his bravery in killing a tiger single-handed. and join the camp of Babur in 1527. the Afghans in Bihar.
4. Sher Shah Suri was benevolent ruler and was one of the greatest administrators of medieval India. He introduced many reforms and on that basis Akbar built a superstructure of Mughal administration. His administration has been centralised administration just like sultanate period.
5.Sher Shah was a staunch Sunni Muslim and he followed the principles of Islam in his personal life. Sharma writes, “Sher Shah was only a product of his age as far as his religious policy was concerned. ... Like Firoz Shah before him, he combined administrative zeal with religious intolerance.