Sher Shah Flashcards
1
Q
Sher Shah was the founder of which empire?
A
Suri Empire
2
Q
What title did he assume?
A
Sher Khan (Tiger Lord)
2
Q
When did Sher Shah invade Bengal?
A
1538
3
Q
How many years did Sher Shah rule?
A
5 years
4
Q
What systems did he introduce to assure land property rights?
A
Patta and Kabuliyat
5
Q
What was the currency changed to?
A
Finely mint silver coins called Dam
6
Q
Sher Shah’s most important road?
A
Grand Trunk Road/Sarak-i-Azam
7
Q
Monuments Sher Shah built?
A
(Any 2)
- Rohtas Fort
- Rohtasgarh Fort in Bihar
- Sher Shah Suri Masjid in Patna
- Qila-i-Kuhnan mosque in Delhi
- Sher Mandal
8
Q
What quick transport did he introduce?
A
Using horses for quick dispatch of government orders and messages
