Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation
Which of the following rulers at first assumed the title of 'Hazrat-e-Ala' and afterwards 'Sultan'?
Solution & Analysis
Answer: C
Concept
Sher Shah’s rise from a manager of small jagirs to the Emperor of Delhi is reflected in the evolving prestige of the titles he adopted after each major military victory.Explanation
After defeating the Sultan of Bengal in Bihar, Sher Shah Suri became the de facto ruler and assumed the title Hazrat-e-Ala. However, it was only after his decisive victory over the Mughal Emperor Humayun at the Battle of Chausa in 1539 that he formally assumed the title of Sultan (Sher Shah Sultan-i-Adil).Logical Breakup
Logic 1: 'Hazrat-e-Ala' was a title indicating supreme local authority, but 'Sultan' signaled independent sovereignty over all of North India.
Logic 2: This progression shows his careful path from a regional power-player to a national emperor.