Which reason was important in Humayun's political weakness?

Conflict with brothers and Afghans

Humayun’s political weakness resulted from several connected problems rather than from one isolated event. He faced rivalry and lack of cooperation among his brothers, while Afghan leaders, especially Sher Shah Suri, challenged Mughal authority in north India. These internal divisions reduced his ability to organise resources and respond effectively to external opposition. His defeats at Chausa and Kannauj forced him into exile for a period and interrupted the early Mughal consolidation. Thus option A is correct because it identifies both the family conflict and Afghan resistance. Maritime trade was not the central issue, the state’s strength cannot be explained by the presence or absence of painting, and Vijayanagara’s support was not the decisive factor in Humayun’s political decline.

This is a Class 10 General Knowledge question. Chapter: Indian History. Topic: Medieval Indian History.