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Who was the first ruler to adopt the title of "Shahenshah"?

A. Akbar
B. Sher Shah Suri
C. Humayun
D. Babur

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Sher Shah Suri was the first ruler to adopt the title of "Shahenshah" meaning "King of Kings." Option "Akbar" was a great Mughal emperor but not the first to use the title "Shahenshah." Option "Humayun" did not use this title, and "Babur" was the founder of the Mughal dynasty.

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