Sher Shah Suri, often referred to as Sultan Adil, was the founder of the Sur Empire in India. He was the regent and later sole ruler of Bihar from 1529—1540 until he defeated the Mughal Empire in 1540, founding the Sur Empire, and establishing his rule in Delhi, crowning himself as Emperor. After his accidental death in 1545 CE, his son Islam Shah became his successor. The influence of his innovations and reforms extended far beyond his brief reign. In his reign, he remained undefeated in battle, being renowned as one of the most skillful Afghan generals ever produced.
Painting of Sher Shah Suri from a manuscript of Tarikh-i-Khandan-i-Timuriya (dated between ca.1570–1590), prepared by the court painters of Mughal emperor Akbar
Imagined sketch of Sher Shah Suri by Afghan artist Abdul Ghafoor Breshna
Painting of Rao Maldeo Rathore
Sher Shah Suri Tomb at Sasaram
The Sur Empire was an empire ruled by the Afghan-origin Sur dynasty in northern India for nearly 16 or 18 years, between 1538/1540 and 1556, with Sasaram serving as its capital. It was founded by Sher Shah Suri.
Painting of Rao Maldeo Rathore
Sher Shah Suri Tomb at Sasaram
The Tomb (covered in green)
Rupiya released by Sher Shah Suri, 1538–1545 CE, was the first Rupee
