The restoration of Mughal power resulted from Humayun’s victory in the Battle of Sirhind in June 1555. Humayun’s army, led by Bairam Khan, decisively defeated the forces of Sikandar Shah Suri, the last major Afghan opponent. This victory allowed Humayun to re-enter Delhi, effectively ending the Sur dynasty and re-establishing the Mughal Empire. The correct answer is (B) Battle of Sirhind.
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The restoration of the Mughal Empire under Humayun was achieved by the decisive victory in the Battle of Sirhind in 1555. After fifteen years of exile, Humayun challenged the weakened Sur dynasty. His forces, commanded strategically by Bairam Khan, clashed with and defeated the Afghan army led by Sikandar Shah Suri. This battle was crucial because it broke the back of the remaining Afghan resistance. The victory secured the entire Punjab region and provided the direct path for Humayun to reclaim the thrones of Delhi and Agra, thereby commencing his second, short-lived reign.