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Following his victory over Humayun at the Battle of Chausa (1539) and later at Kannauj (1540), which ruler assumed the title “Hazrat-i-Ala” and established a short-lived Afghan administrative system noted for revenue and road reforms?

1. Muhammad Adil Shah Suri
2. Sher Shah Suri
3. Sikandar Suri
4. Ibrahim Lodi

Correct answer: Sher Shah Suri

Solution

Sher Shah Suri defeated Humayun at Chausa and Kannauj and briefly established the Sur Empire. He is famous for administrative, revenue, and road reforms, including the Grand Trunk Road.

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