Hemu, the Hindu Prime Minister of the Sur dynasty, initially sold salt in the market of Rewari, but he was very talented. He won 22 out of the 24 battles he fought in his life. On what occasion did Hemu assume the title of ‘Vikramaditya’?
Hemu assumed the title ‘Vikramaditya’ upon capturing Agra and Delhi in 1556. After Humayun’s death, Hemu defeated the Mughal forces and secured the imperial capitals. He was crowned in the Purana Qila in Delhi, adopting the title to assert his legitimacy as a sovereign Hindu ruler before his final confrontation at Panipat. The correct answer is (B) On capturing Agra and Delhi.
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Hemu assumed the title of ‘Vikramaditya’ on the pivotal occasion of capturing Agra and Delhi in 1556 AD. Following the sudden death of Humayun, Hemu, then the powerful general of the Sur Afghans, drove the Mughal forces out of the capitals. He was crowned in the Purana Qila, adopting the ancient Indian imperial title ‘Vikramaditya’ to legitimize his rule. His coronation challenged the young Akbar’s sovereignty and directly led to the Second Battle of Panipat in November 1556.