Sher Shah Suri, Indian ruler (born 1486)

Sher Shah Suri

Sultan of Hindustan from 1540 to 1545

Sher Shah Suri, also known by his title Sultan Adil, was the Sultan of Hindustan, as the first Sur Emperor, from 1540 until his death in 1545. Prior to his ascension, he also served as the ruler of Bihar (1530–1540) and Bengal (1538–1540). He established the Sur Empire after…