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Question
Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
What is the significance of the Battle of Kanauj (1540 CE) in Sher Shah Suri’s rise to power?
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Solution
The Battle of Kanauj (1540) was highly significant as it marked Sher Shah Suri’s decisive victory over Mughal Emperor Humayun, permanently ending Humayun’s first reign and forcing him into 15 years of exile, establishing the Sur Empire, and showcasing Sher Shah’s military genius and administrative prowess that influenced future Mughal governance.
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