Hemu, the Hindu general, who led the Afghan against the Mughals, was the native of

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The correct option is 2:
The Hindu general Hemu, whose full name was Hem Chandra Vikramaditya, was a native of **Rewari**, which is located in modern-day Haryana, India. Rewari was a significant base for Hemu's early career. Initially, he rose from a humble background to become a supplier of saltpeter and cereals to the army of Sher Shah Suri and later became the Prime Minister and Chief of Army of the Afghan ruler Adil Shah Suri. His base in Rewari, positioned on a key trade route, allowed him to gain prominence before leading the Afghan forces against the Mughals, culminating in the Second Battle of Panipat in 1556.

The incorrect option is 1:
Panipat is incorrect because it is the location where the famous Second Battle of Panipat took place in 1556, where Hemu was defeated by Akbar's forces. It was the site of the battle, not his place of birth or native town.

The incorrect option is 3:
Kalka is incorrect as there is no historical evidence linking Kalka, a town in the Panchkula district, to being the native place or primary operational base of Hemu.

The incorrect option is 4:
Ambala is incorrect. While Ambala is located in the vicinity of Haryana, historical records definitively point to Rewari as Hemu's native base, where he grew up and began his commercial and administrative career.