Sher Shah Suri
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Farid al-Din Sher Shah,, better known as Sher Shah Suri, was the Sultan of Hindustan also known by his title Sultan Adil, as the first Sur Emperor, from 1540 until his death in 1545. Prior to his asce
Painting of Sher Shah Suri from a manuscript of Tarikh-e-Khandan-e-Timuriyah (dated between c. 1570–1590), prepared by the court painters of Mughal emperor Akbar
Imagined sketch of Sher Shah Suri by Afghan artist Abdul Ghafoor Breshna
View of Chunar fort from the north across the Ganges river
Portrait of Mughal Emperor Humayun seated in a garden
Sur Empire
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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
Sher Shah Suri
…22 May 1545),, better known as Sher Shah Suri, was the Sultan of Hindustan also known by his title Sultan Adil (lit. 'the Just King'), as the first Sur Emperor, from 1540 until his death in 1545. Prior to his ascension, he also served as the regent, and later Sultan of Bihar (1530–1540) and Bengal (1538–1540…
Painting of Rao Maldeo Rathore.
Sher Shah Suri Tomb at Sasaram
Afghan troops surrendering to Mughal forces at the Siege of Mankot (1557). Akbarnama (1590–95)
Rupiya released by Sher Shah Suri, 1538–1545 CE, was the first Rupee