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
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
Muhammad Adil Shah Suri
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Muhammad Adil Shah was Sultan of the Sur Empire from December 1554 until his defeat in January 1555. He was the last Suri ruler of the united empire, after which the empire fell into civil war.
Sur Empire
…Common languages Persian Bengali Bhojpuri Religion Sunni Islam Government Absolute monarchy Sultan • 1538/1540–1545 Sher Shah Suri (first) • 1555–1556 Adil Shah Suri (last) History • Siege of Gauda 6 April 1538 • Battle of Kannauj 17 May 1540 • Battle of Sirhind 22 June 1555 Preceded by Succeeded by Mughal Empire…
Copper Half Paisa of Adil Shah Suri
Copper Dam of Muhammad Adil Shah