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After defeating the Mughal emperor, ___________________ declared himself the ruler and founded the Second Afghan Empire.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Sher Shah Suri.
After defeating the Mughal Emperor Humayun in the decisive Battles of Chausa (1539) and Bilgram (1540), Sher Shah Suri seized the throne of Delhi. He founded the Suri Empire, also known as the Second Afghan Empire, ruling North India for a brief but highly influential period.
Overview of Other Options:
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Humayun: The second Mughal Emperor who was defeated and forced into exile by Sher Shah Suri. He later reconquered Delhi in 1555.
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Bahlul Lodi: The founder of the Lodi Dynasty and the First Afghan Empire in India (1451). He replaced the Sayyid dynasty.
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Sikandar Lodi: The son of Bahlul Lodi and the most capable ruler of the Lodi dynasty. He is well-known for founding the city of Agra in 1504.