Prelims · 1 Ancient & Medieval India · 1.8.1 Mughal empire: rulers

1.8.1.3 Sher Shah Suri and the Sur administration

Sher Shah Suri (1540-1545) beat Humayun, built a strong administration of sarkars and parganas, standardised the rupee and the dam, and laid the foundations Akbar later used.

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Key terms

  • Sher Shah
  • Sur dynasty
  • rupia
  • Grand Trunk Road
  • sarkar
  • pargana
  • Rohtas
  • Sasaram
  • Hemu

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