Sher Shah Suri facts for kids

Sher Shah Suri

Sher Shah Suri (1486 – 1545) (birth name Farid Khan, but also known as Sher Khan), was the founder of the short-lived Pashtun Suri, or Sur, kingdom in the Indian subcontinent, with its capital at Delhi.

Farid Khan was a talented, bold and dynamic soldier who rebelled against the Mughal Empire and overthrew the government of the Emperor Humayun in 1540, and ruled instead until his death in 1545. On taking the throne he took the title 'Sher Shah'. His son and followers could not keep long control of the kingdom and in 1555 the Mughal Humayun was reinstated.

Military Campaigns

Sher Shah Suri defeated the Mughal ruler Humayun twice and captured Delhi. Soon after becoming king Sher Shah Suri raised a large army and captured Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal.

Achievements

Sher Shah was a good general and administrator. He introduced a new currency, a silver coin known as 'Rupia'. He reduced custom duties and built an excellent connection of roads, including Grand Trunk Road in Bihar. Sher Shah was a secular ruler who practised tolerance and welfare.

Succesor: Humayun Ruled after Sher Shah Suri

Sher Shah Suri was succeeded by Islam Shah. Humayun defeated Islam Shah in 1555, and ended the Sur dynasty.

Images for kids

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  Rupiya released by Sher Shah Suri, 1540–1545 CE, was the first Rupee

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  Sher Shah Suri Tomb at Sasaram

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  An inspection of Sher Shah Suri's Great North Road

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  Lal Darwaza or Sher Shah Gate, the Southern Gate to the Sher Shah Suri's city, Shergarh, opposite Purana Qila, Delhi, also showing with the adjoining curon walls and bastions

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  Rohtas Fort's magnificent Kabuli Gate

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  Qila-i-Kuhna mosque, built by Sher Shah in 1541, Purana Qila, Delhi

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  Sher Mandal built in his honour by the Mughals,

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  Rupee, round area type

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  Copper Dam issued from Narnul mint