History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET December 2022 History (Shift-II)
With reference to the early life of Sher Shah, which of the following statements are correct? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. His grandfather was a petty horse trader who came from Afghanistan
- 2. His father, Hasan, emerged as a leader of Afghan free-booters
- 3. Hasan was placed in charge of the pargana of Narnaul
- 4. Farid joined the services of Taj Khan, the commander of Bengal
- 5. He submitted a petition to Taj Khan to dismiss his father, Hasan, from service
A2, 3 and 5 only
B1, 2 and 3 only ✓ Correct
C3, 4 and 5 only
D1, 3 and 5 only
Correct answer: (B) 1, 2 and 3 only — The correct statements are 1, 2 and 3 only.
Explanation
★The correct statements are 1, 2 and 3 only.
★Sher Shah's grandfather, Ibrahim Khan, was a petty horse trader who came from Afghanistan.
★He later became a landlord of Narnaul.
★Ibrahim Khan's son Hasan was a leader of Afghan free-booters and was placed in charge of the pargana of Narnaul.
★Farid, later Sher Shah, saved the life of Bahar Khan by killing a lion and adopted the title Sher Khan.
★Bahar Khan appointed Sher Shah as regent of his son Jalal Khan.
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