The Delhi Sultans — Social Studies STD 7 — Question

Sher Shah Suri (1540-1545) started his career as the Manager of a small territory for his uncle in Bihar and eventually challenged and defeated the Mughal emperor Humayun (1530-1540, 1555-1556).

• Sher Shah captured Delhi and established his own dynasty.
• The Suri dynasty ruled for only fifteen years (1540-1555) but it introduced an administration that borrowed elements irom Alauddin Khalji and made them more efficient.
• Sher Shah’s administration became the model for Akbar up-to-some extent.