Question

Sher Shah is well known in history for his_________
A. Administration
B. Victory
C. Religious policy
D. Protection of Art and Literature.

Answer 1

Hint: Sher Shah Suri was the founder of the Suri empire in India. The capital was at Sasaram which is located in modern day Bihar. He introduced rupees in terms of currency.

Complete Step by Step answer: Sher Shah Suri undertook the Mughal empire in 1538. Before joining as a commander of the army under Babur, he served as a private, a soldier of lowest military rank. In the absence of Humayun, he invaded the state of Bengal and established the Suri dynasty. Sher Shah Suri is well known in history for his excellent administration.
Sher Shah was an excellent strategist and his reorganisation of the Mughal empire benefitted a many emperors later on, especially Akbar. He played a major role in converting the first currency which is ‘Rupaiya’ from ‘Tanka’ and also arranged the postal system of the Indian subcontinent. He also brought the ancient city of Pataliputra back to life which was on his way to decline since the 7th century CE.

Hence, Option ‘A’ is the correct answer.

Note: Sher Shah Suri was a very capable manager and a lot of Mughal emperors especially Akbar followed his methods. He extended the Grand Trunk Road and renamed Humayun’s city Dina-Panah as Shergarh. He was referred to as Ustad-i- Badshahan by Humayun. In his entire rule of seven years Sher Shah never lost a battle. He was great Muslim ruler of India.