Defeated Humayun in the Battle of Kannauj (1540) also constructed the Purana Qila of New Delhi

A. Adil Shah

B. Malik Kafur

C. Bin-Kasim

D. Sher Shah Suri

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

On 26 June 1539, Sher Khan faced Humayun in the Battle of Chausa and defeated him. Assuming the title Farid al-Din Sher Shah, he defeated Humayun once again at Kannauj in May 1540 and forced him out of India. He also constructed the Purana Qila of New Delhi.