If you are preparing for competitive exams in 2026, there is one name in Medieval Indian History you simply cannot skip: Sher Shah Suri. Known as the “Lion King” of India, he was a ruler who changed the face of Indian administration in just five short years.
In this guide, we will cover everything from his birth to his brilliant reforms, and even provide you with Sher Shah Suri PDFs and MCQs to sharpen your prep.
About Sher Shah Suri: The Man Behind the Legend
Sher Shah Suri was the founder of the Suri Empire in North India. He wasn’t born into a royal family; he rose to power through sheer talent and bravery. His original name was Farid Khan. He earned the title “Sher Shah” after he reportedly killed a fully grown tiger with his bare hands (or a single blow of his sword) while serving the Governor of Bihar.
Sher Shah Suri: Which Dynasty?
Sher Shah Suri belonged to the Suri Dynasty, an Afghan family. He established the second Afghan Empire in India (the first being the Lodi Dynasty) after defeating the Mughals.
Where was Sher Shah Suri Born?
There is often a bit of debate among historians, but for exam purposes, Sher Shah Suri was born in Sasaram (Bihar) or Narnaul (Haryana) around 1472 or 1486. His father, Hasan Khan, was a Jagirdar (landlord) of Sasaram. It was in the plains of Bihar that Sher Shah learned the basics of land management and military tactics that later helped him build a giant empire.
Which Mughal Emperor was Defeated by Sher Shah Suri?
This is a favorite question for SSC and State PSC examiners. Sher Shah Suri defeated the second Mughal Emperor, Humayun, not once, but twice!
- Battle of Chausa (1539): Sher Shah surprised Humayun’s army near the Ganges. Humayun barely escaped with his life by jumping into the river.
- Battle of Bilgram/Kannauj (1540): This was the final blow. Humayun was completely defeated and forced to live in exile for 15 years. This victory made Sher Shah the Emperor of Delhi.
Administrative Reforms: Why He is Called the “Forerunner of Akbar”
Sher Shah was a better administrator than he was a soldier. Many of his systems were so good that the great Akbar later copied them.
- The Currency (Rupia): Did you know the word “Rupee” comes from him? He introduced the silver coin called the Rupia, which remained the standard currency for centuries.
- Grand Trunk Road (GT Road): He rebuilt the ancient road connecting Sonargaon (Bangladesh) to Peshawar (Pakistan). He built Sarais (rest houses) every 2 miles for travelers.
- Land Revenue: He introduced the Zabt System, where land was measured and taxes were fixed based on the quality of the soil.
- Postal System: He used horses to carry mail quickly across the empire, making the communication system super fast.
How Did Sher Shah Suri Die?
His death was a tragic accident. In 1545, during the siege of the Kalinjar Fort (in Bundelkhand), a rocket (gunpowder explosion) rebounded from the wall of the fort and landed in a pile of gunpowder near him. Sher Shah was severely burnt and died shortly after. Even on his deathbed, he was happy because his army had finally captured the fort.
Who Succeeded Sher Shah Suri After His Death?
After his sudden death in 1545, his second son, Jalal Khan, took the throne. He took the title Islam Shah Suri. While Islam Shah was a capable ruler, the Suri Dynasty began to weaken after him, eventually allowing Humayun to return and reclaim Delhi in 1555.
Sher Shah Suri MCQs for Practice
Testing yourself is the best way to remember history. Here are a few “Moderate Level” questions:
Q1. Which ruler is called the ‘Forerunner of Akbar’? / किस शासक को ‘अकबर का अग्रदूत’ कहा जाता है?
A) Babur/बाबर, B) Sher Shah/शेर शाह, C) Humayun/हुमायूँ, D) Balban/बल्बन
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Answer: B) Sher Shah/शेर शाह
Q2. What was the silver coin introduced by Sher Shah called? / शेर शाह द्वारा शुरू किए गए चांदी के सिक्के को क्या कहा जाता था?
A) Tanka/टका, B) Rupia/रुपया, C) Dinara/दीनार, D) Mohur/मोहर
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Answer: B) Rupia/रुपया
Q3. Sher Shah divided his empire into how many ‘Sarkars’? / शेर शाह ने अपने साम्राज्य को कितने ‘सरकार’ में विभाजित किया था?
A) 47, B) 52, C) 66, D) 40
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Answer: A) 47
Q4. The ‘Sarak-i-Azam’ connected which two places? / ‘सड़क-ए-आज़म’ किन दो स्थानों को जोड़ती थी?
A) Agra-Delhi, B) Sonargaon-Peshawar, C) Kabul-Ajmer, D) Multan-Surat
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Answer: B) Sonargaon-Peshawar
Q5. Which officer was the head of a ‘Sarkar’? / ‘सरकार’ का मुखिया कौन सा अधिकारी था?
A) Shiqdar-i-Shiqdaran, B) Munsif, C) Patwari, D) Muqaddam
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Answer: A) Shiqdar-i-Shiqdaran
Q6. What was the weight of Sher Shah’s silver Rupia? / शेर शाह के चांदी के रुपये का वजन कितना था?
A) 175 grains, B) 178 grains, C) 180 grains, D) 185 grains
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Answer: B) 178 grains
Q7. Which system did Sher Shah use for branding horses? / घोड़ों को दागने के लिए शेर शाह ने किस प्रणाली का उपयोग किया?
A) Chehra, B) Dag, C) Zabt, D) Rai
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Answer: B) Dag
Q8. The ‘Patta’ and ‘Qabuliyat’ system benefited whom? / ‘पट्टा’ और ‘कबूलियत’ प्रणाली से किसे लाभ हुआ?
A) Merchants/व्यापारी, B) Soldiers/सैनिक, C) Peasants/किसान, D) Nobles/रईस
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Answer: C) Peasants/किसान
Q9. Who was the chief revenue officer at the Pargana level? / परगना स्तर पर मुख्य राजस्व अधिकारी कौन था?
A) Amil, B) Kotwal, C) Shiqdar, D) Qazi
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Answer: A) Amil
Q10. Sher Shah’s copper coin was known as? / शेर शाह के तांबे के सिक्के को किस नाम से जाना जाता था?
A) Jital, B) Dam, C) Adl, D) Paisa
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Answer: B) Dam
Q11. Which building in Delhi was built by Sher Shah? / दिल्ली में शेर शाह द्वारा कौन सी इमारत बनाई गई थी?
A) Red Fort, B) Qila-i-Kuhna Mosque, C) Humayun’s Tomb, D) Siri Fort
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Answer: B) Qila-i-Kuhna Mosque
Q12. The ratio between the gold and silver coins was? / सोने और चांदी के सिक्कों के बीच का अनुपात क्या था?
A) 1:64, B) 1:10, C) 1:5, D) 1:20
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Answer: A) 1:64
Q13. Who was responsible for local crimes in a village? / गाँव में स्थानीय अपराधों के लिए कौन ज़िम्मेदार था?
A) Shiqdar, B) Muqaddam, C) Amil, D) Munsif
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Answer: B) Muqaddam
Q14. Sher Shah built how many Sarais in total? / शेर शाह ने कुल कितनी सरायों का निर्माण कराया?
A) 1000, B) 1500, C) 1700, D) 2000
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Answer: C) 1700
Q15. Which measuring unit was introduced by Sher Shah? / शेर शाह द्वारा कौन सी मापन इकाई शुरू की गई थी?
A) Gaz-i-Ilahi, B) Sikandari Gaj, C) Bigha, D) Jarib
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Answer: B) Sikandari Gaj
Q16. The tax ‘Jaribana’ was collected for? / ‘जरीबाना’ कर किसके लिए वसूला जाता था?
A) War/युद्ध, B) Surveying land/भूमि सर्वेक्षण, C) Trade/व्यापार, D) Religion/धर्म
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Answer: B) Surveying land/भूमि सर्वेक्षण
Q17. What was ‘Mahasilana’ in Suri administration? / सूरी प्रशासन में ‘महाशिलाना’ क्या था?
A) Tax collection fee/कर संग्रहण शुल्क, B) Salt tax/नमक कर, C) Gift/उपहार, D) Fine/जुर्माना
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Answer: A) Tax collection fee/कर संग्रहण शुल्क
Q18. Which minister looked after the royal correspondence? / कौन सा मंत्री शाही पत्राचार की देखरेख करता था?
A) Diwan-i-Wizarat, B) Diwan-i-Insha, C) Diwan-i-Arz, D) Diwan-i-Rasalat
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Answer: B) Diwan-i-Insha
Q19. Sher Shah’s administration was a / शेर शाह का प्रशासन एक ____ था?
A) Democracy/लोकतंत्र, B) Centralized Monarchy/केंद्रीकृत राजतंत्र, C) Republic/गणतंत्र, D) Oligarchy/अल्पतंत्र
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Answer: B) Centralized Monarchy/केंद्रीकृत राजतंत्र
Q20. The officer ‘Munsif-i-Munsifan’ dealt with? / ‘मुंसिफ-ए-मुंसिफान’ अधिकारी का संबंध किससे था?
A) Military/सेना, B) Civil Justice/दीवानी न्याय, C) Revenue/राजस्व, D) Religious affairs/धार्मिक मामले
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Answer: B) Civil Justice/दीवानी न्याय
Q21. Sher Shah’s tomb is located in? / शेर शाह का मकबरा कहाँ स्थित है?
A) Delhi, B) Agra, C) Sasaram, D) Chunar
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Answer: C) Sasaram
Q22. Which of these is a unique feature of Sher Shah’s tomb? / इनमें से कौन शेर शाह के मकबरे की एक अनूठी विशेषता है?
A) Built in a lake/झील में निर्मित, B) White marble/सफेद संगमरमर, C) Glass work/कांच का काम, D) Tallest minaret/सबसे ऊंची मीनार
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Answer: A) Built in a lake/झील में निर्मित
Q23. Under Sher Shah, the land was classified into how many types? / शेर शाह के अधीन भूमि को कितने प्रकारों में वर्गीकृत किया गया था?
A) 2, B) 3, C) 4, D) 5
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Answer: B) 3
Q24. The state’s share of produce was usually? / उपज में राज्य का हिस्सा आमतौर पर कितना था?
A) 1/2, B) 1/3, C) 1/4, D) 1/6
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Answer: B) 1/3
Q25. ‘Diwan-i-Arz’ was the department of? / ‘दीवान-ए-अर्ज़’ किस विभाग का था?
A) Finance/वित्त, B) Military/सैन्य, C) Justice/न्याय, D) Foreign/विदेशी
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Answer: B) Military/सैन्य
Q26. Which official was the treasurer of a Pargana? / परगना का कोषाध्यक्ष कौन सा अधिकारी था?
A) Fotadar, B) Karkun, C) Amil, D) Qanungo
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Answer: A) Fotadar
Q27. Sher Shah’s intelligence department was headed by? / शेर शाह के खुफिया विभाग का प्रमुख कौन था?
A) Barid-i-Mumalik, B) Mir Bakshi, C) Wazir, D) Kotwal
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Answer: A) Barid-i-Mumalik
Q28. The ‘Custom Duty’ was paid at how many places? / ‘सीमा शुल्क’ कितनी जगहों पर चुकाया जाता था?
A) 1, B) 2, C) 3, D) 4
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Answer: B) 2
Q29. Which language was used in local administration? / स्थानीय प्रशासन में किस भाषा का प्रयोग किया जाता था?
A) Persian/फारसी, B) Arabic/अरबी, C) Hindi & Persian/हिंदी और फारसी, D) Turkish/तुर्की
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Answer: C) Hindi & Persian/हिंदी और फारसी
Q30. Sher Shah belonged to which tribe? / शेर शाह किस जनजाति से थे?
A) Ghalzai, B) Sur, C) Lodi, D) Afridi
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Answer: B) Sur
Q31. What was the name of the post-office in Sarais? / सरायों में डाकघर का क्या नाम था?
A) Dak Chauki, B) Post Ghar, C) Shahi Post, D) Sarai Mail
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Answer: A) Dak Chauki
Q32. Which city did Sher Shah destroy to build ‘Shergarh’? / ‘शेरगढ़’ बनाने के लिए शेर शाह ने किस शहर को नष्ट किया?
A) Delhi/दिल्ली, B) Kannauj/कन्नौज, C) Lahore/लाहौर, D) Jaunpur/जौनपुर
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Answer: B) Kannauj/कन्नौज
Q33. The ‘Qanungo’ was an officer of? / ‘कानूनगो’ किसका अधिकारी था?
A) Justice/न्याय, B) Land Records/भूमि अभिलेख, C) Police/पुलिस, D) Religion/धर्म
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Answer: B) Land Records/भूमि अभिलेख
Q34. What was the main source of state income? / राज्य की आय का मुख्य स्रोत क्या था?
A) Jizya, B) Zakat, C) Land Revenue/भू-राजस्व, D) Trade/व्यापार
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Answer: C) Land Revenue/भू-राजस्व
Q35. Sher Shah maintained a standing army of how many soldiers? / शेर शाह ने कितने सैनिकों की स्थायी सेना बनाए रखी?
A) 50,000, B) 1,50,000, C) 3,00,000, D) 10,000
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Answer: B) 1,50,000
Q36. Who was the ‘Wazir’ in Sher Shah’s court? / शेर शाह के दरबार में ‘वज़ीर’ कौन था?
A) Revenue head/राजस्व प्रमुख, B) General/सेनापति, C) Priest/पुजारी, D) Scribe/लेखक
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Answer: A) Revenue head/राजस्व प्रमुख
Q37. ‘Sikandari Gaj’ had how many digits/units? / ‘सिकंदरी गज’ में कितने अंक/इकाईयाँ थीं?
A) 32 digits, B) 39 digits, C) 41 digits, D) 30 digits
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Answer: B) 39 digits
Q38. Which fort was called the ‘Gateway of Eastern India’? / किस किले को ‘पूर्वी भारत का प्रवेश द्वार’ कहा जाता था?
A) Rohtas, B) Chunar, C) Kalinjar, D) Gwalior
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Answer: B) Chunar
Q39. Sher Shah’s judicial system was based on? / शेर शाह की न्याय प्रणाली किस पर आधारित थी?
A) Hindu Law, B) Islamic Law/इस्लामी कानून, C) British Law, D) Local Customs
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Answer: B) Islamic Law/इस्लामी कानून
Q40. The head of the village was called? / गाँव के मुखिया को क्या कहा जाता था?
A) Muqaddam, B) Shiqdar, C) Amil, D) Karkun
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Answer: A) Muqaddam
Q41. How did Sher Shah ensure security on roads? / शेर शाह ने सड़कों पर सुरक्षा कैसे सुनिश्चित की?
A) Soldiers in Sarais, B) CCTV, C) Local responsibility/स्थानीय जिम्मेदारी, D) High walls
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Answer: C) Local responsibility/स्थानीय जिम्मेदारी
Q42. Which minister handled foreign affairs? / विदेशी मामलों को कौन सा मंत्री संभालता था?
A) Diwan-i-Rasalat, B) Diwan-i-Kaza, C) Diwan-i-Insha, D) Diwan-i-Arz
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Answer: A) Diwan-i-Rasalat
Q43. Sher Shah died during the siege of which fort? / शेर शाह की मृत्यु किस किले की घेराबंदी के दौरान हुई थी?
A) Chunar, B) Kalinjar, C) Rohtas, D) Chittor
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Answer: B) Kalinjar
Q44. In which year did Sher Shah establish the Suri Empire? / शेर शाह ने सूरी साम्राज्य की स्थापना किस वर्ष की?
A) 1539, B) 1540, C) 1545, D) 1526
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Answer: B) 1540
Q45. The ‘Karkun’ in the Pargana were? / परगना में ‘कारकुन’ कौन थे?
A) Judges, B) Writers/Clerks, C) Soldiers, D) Spies
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Answer: B) Writers/Clerks
Q46. Sher Shah prohibited which of the following? / शेर शाह ने निम्नलिखित में से किसे प्रतिबंधित किया था?
A) Sati, B) Debasement of coins/सिक्कों में मिलावट, C) Trade, D) Education
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Answer: B) Debasement of coins/सिक्कों में मिलावट
Q47. Which tomb is a transition between Lodi and Mughal styles? / कौन सा मकबरा लोदी और मुगल शैलियों के बीच का संक्रमण है?
A) Humayun’s, B) Sher Shah’s, C) Akbar’s, D) Itmad-ud-daulah
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Answer: B) Sher Shah’s
Q48. Who was the ‘Chief Qazi’? / ‘मुख्य काजी’ कौन था?
A) Revenue head, B) Chief Justice/मुख्य न्यायाधीश, C) Military head, D) Spymaster
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Answer: B) Chief Justice/मुख्य न्यायाधीश
Q49. Sher Shah’s administration is best described as? / शेर शाह के प्रशासन का सबसे अच्छा वर्णन कैसे किया जा सकता है?
A) Military rule, B) Benevolent Despotism/परोपकारी निरंकुशता, C) Weak, D) Tribal
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Answer: B) Benevolent Despotism/परोपकारी निरंकुशता
Q50. Which system ensured fixed prices for goods? / किस प्रणाली ने वस्तुओं के लिए निश्चित मूल्य सुनिश्चित किए?
A) Mandi system, B) Market control/बाजार नियंत्रण, C) Zabti, D) Dahsala
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Answer: B) Market control/बाजार नियंत्रण
Q51. Sher Shah introduced a postal system using? / शेर शाह ने किसका उपयोग करके डाक प्रणाली शुरू की?
A) Pigeons/कबूतर, B) Horses/घोड़े, C) Runners/दौड़ने वाले, D) Camels/ऊंट
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Answer: B) Horses/घोड़े
Q52. What was the unit of land measurement called? / भूमि माप की इकाई को क्या कहा जाता था?
A) Bigha, B) Biswa, C) Kaththa, D) Kanal
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Answer: A) Bigha
Q53. Who succeeded Sher Shah Suri? / शेर शाह सूरी का उत्तराधिकारी कौन बना?
A) Islam Shah, B) Adil Shah, C) Sikandar Shah, D) Hemu
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Answer: A) Islam Shah
Q54. The tax paid for the safety of trade was? / व्यापार की सुरक्षा के लिए भुगतान किया जाने वाला कर था?
A) Rahdari, B) Jizya, C) Khums, D) Zakat
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Answer: A) Rahdari
Q55. Sher Shah’s revenue system was also called? / शेर शाह की राजस्व प्रणाली को और क्या कहा जाता था?
A) Todarmal’s system, B) Ryotwari system/रैयतवाड़ी प्रणाली, C) Mahalwari, D) Zamindari
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Answer: B) Ryotwari system/रैयतवाड़ी प्रणाली
Q56. Which historian praised Sher Shah’s administration? / किस इतिहासकार ने शेर शाह के प्रशासन की प्रशंसा की?
A) Abbas Khan Sarwani, B) Abul Fazl, C) Badauni, D) Ibn Battuta
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Answer: A) Abbas Khan Sarwani
Q57. Sher Shah provided free food to the poor through? / शेर शाह ने किसके माध्यम से गरीबों को मुफ्त भोजन उपलब्ध कराया?
A) Sarais, B) Mosques, C) Charity kitchens/लंगर, D) Palaces
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Answer: C) Charity kitchens/लंगर
Q58. What was the rank of ‘Shiqdar’? / ‘शिकदार’ का पद क्या था?
A) Revenue officer, B) Police officer/पुलिस अधिकारी, C) Judge, D) Clerk
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Answer: B) Police officer/पुलिस अधिकारी
Q59. Sher Shah’s coins were minted in? / शेर शाह के सिक्के कहाँ ढाले जाते थे?
A) Mints/टक्साल, B) Palaces, C) Temples, D) Villages
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Answer: A) Mints/टक्साल
Q60. The ‘Dam’ was made of which metal? / ‘दाम’ किस धातु का बना था?
A) Gold/सोना, B) Silver/चांदी, C) Copper/तांबा, D) Bronze/कांसा
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Answer: C) Copper/तांबा
Q61. Sher Shah’s village administration was / शेर शाह का ग्राम प्रशासन ____ था?
A) Autonomous/स्वायत्त, B) Under direct King control, C) Non-existent, D) Controlled by Army
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Answer: A) Autonomous/स्वायत्त
Q62. Which of these was a ‘Central’ department? / इनमें से कौन सा एक ‘केंद्रीय’ विभाग था?
A) Diwan-i-Wizarat, B) Pargana, C) Sarkar, D) Mauza
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Answer: A) Diwan-i-Wizarat
Q63. Sher Shah built the Rohtas Fort in which present-day country? / शेर शाह ने रोहतास किले का निर्माण वर्तमान में किस देश में कराया था?
A) India, B) Pakistan, C) Bangladesh, D) Afghanistan
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Answer: B) Pakistan
Q64. What was the main duty of ‘Amil’? / ‘आमली’ का मुख्य कर्तव्य क्या था?
A) Collect taxes/कर एकत्र करना, B) Fight wars, C) Build roads, D) Spying
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Answer: A) Collect taxes/कर एकत्र करना
Q65. The ‘Muqaddam’ was paid how much percentage of revenue? / ‘मुकद्दम’ को राजस्व का कितना प्रतिशत भुगतान किया जाता था?
A) 5%, B) 10%, C) 2.5%, D) 1%
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Answer: C) 2.5%
Q66. Which document specified the area and tax of land? / किस दस्तावेज़ में भूमि के क्षेत्र और कर का उल्लेख होता था?
A) Patta, B) Qabuliyat, C) Jarib, D) Rai
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Answer: A) Patta
Q67. Sher Shah’s empire was known as? / शेर शाह के साम्राज्य को किस नाम से जाना जाता था?
A) Mughal Empire, B) Sur Empire/सूरी साम्राज्य, C) Khalji Empire, D) Lodi Empire
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Answer: B) Sur Empire/सूरी साम्राज्य
Q68. The most important Sarais were built on which road? / सबसे महत्वपूर्ण सरायें किस सड़क पर बनाई गई थीं?
A) GT Road, B) Silk Road, C) Deccan Road, D) Malwa Road
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Answer: A) GT Road
Q69. Which officer looked after the ‘Charity’ department? / ‘दान’ विभाग की देखरेख कौन सा अधिकारी करता था?
A) Sadr-us-Sudur, B) Wazir, C) Kotwal, D) Bakshi
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Answer: A) Sadr-us-Sudur
Q70. Sher Shah’s reign lasted for how many years? / शेर शाह का शासन कितने वर्षों तक चला?
A) 5, B) 10, C) 15, D) 2
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Answer: A) 5
Q71. Which king was the rival of Sher Shah in Bihar? / बिहार में शेर शाह का प्रतिद्वंद्वी कौन सा राजा था?
A) Mahmud Shah, B) Humayun, C) Bahar Khan Lohani, D) Rana Sanga
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Answer: C) Bahar Khan Lohani
Q72. Sher Shah’s gold coin was called? / शेर शाह के सोने के सिक्के को क्या कहा जाता था?
A) Ashrafi/अशरफी, B) Dinara, C) Mohur, D) Pagoda
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Answer: A) Ashrafi/अशरफी
Q73. What was the chief weapon of Sher Shah’s army? / शेर शाह की सेना का मुख्य हथियार क्या था?
A) Tanks, B) Artillery/तोपखाना, C) Bows, D) Spears
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Answer: B) Artillery/तोपखाना
Q74. Who were the ‘Sarafs’? / ‘सराफ’ कौन थे?
A) Farmers, B) Money changers/सिक्का बदलने वाले, C) Soldiers, D) Cooks
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Answer: B) Money changers/सिक्का बदलने वाले
Q75. The local units below Pargana were? / परगना के नीचे की स्थानीय इकाइयाँ क्या थीं?
A) Mauza/Village, B) Sarkar, C) Subah, D) Desh
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Answer: A) Mauza/Village
Q76. Sher Shah followed which policy for non-Muslims? / शेर शाह ने गैर-मुसलमानों के लिए कौन सी नीति अपनाई?
A) Persecution, B) Tolerance/सहिष्णुता, C) Conversion, D) Exile
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Answer: B) Tolerance/सहिष्णुता
Q77. Which title did Sher Shah take after the Battle of Chausa? / चौसा के युद्ध के बाद शेर शाह ने कौन सी उपाधि धारण की?
A) Sultan, B) Sher Shah Alam, C) Hazrat-i-Ala, D) Badshah
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Answer: C) Hazrat-i-Ala
Q78. Who was the author of ‘Tarikh-i-Sher Shahi’? / ‘तारीख-ए-शेर शाही’ के लेखक कौन थे?
A) Abul Fazl, B) Abbas Khan Sarwani, C) Nizamuddin, D) Al-Beruni
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Answer: B) Abbas Khan Sarwani
Q79. The ‘Sarais’ also served as / ‘सरायें’ और किस रूप में भी काम करती थीं?
A) Forts, B) Dak-Chaukis/डाक-चौकी, C) Schools, D) Hospitals
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Answer: B) Dak-Chaukis/डाक-चौकी
Q80. What was the standard share of the state in revenue? / राजस्व में राज्य का मानक हिस्सा क्या था?
A) 1/3, B) 1/2, C) 1/4, D) 1/5
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Answer: A) 1/3
Q81. Sher Shah’s administration was known for its / शेर शाह का प्रशासन किसके लिए जाना जाता था?
A) Laziness, B) Speed and Efficiency/गति और दक्षता, C) Corruption, D) Cruelty
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Answer: B) Speed and Efficiency/गति और दक्षता
Q82. Which department handled the army’s salary? / सेना के वेतन का प्रबंधन कौन सा विभाग करता था?
A) Diwan-i-Arz, B) Diwan-i-Wizarat, C) Diwan-i-Kaza, D) Diwan-i-Insha
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Answer: A) Diwan-i-Arz
Q83. What metal was the ‘Rupia’ coin made of? / ‘रुपया’ सिक्का किस धातु का बना था?
A) Silver/चांदी, B) Gold/सोना, C) Copper/तांबा, D) Iron/लोहा
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Answer: A) Silver/चांदी
Q84. Sher Shah’s land revenue system was later refined by? / शेर शाह की भू-राजस्व प्रणाली को बाद में किसके द्वारा परिष्कृत किया गया?
A) Todar Mal/टोडरमल, B) Birbal, C) Man Singh, D) Abul Fazl
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Answer: A) Todar Mal/टोडरमल
Q85. Which fort was built by Sher Shah in Jhelum, Pakistan? / शेर शाह ने झेलम, पाकिस्तान में कौन सा किला बनवाया था?
A) Rohtas Fort, B) Attock Fort, C) Lahore Fort, D) Kot Diji
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Answer: A) Rohtas Fort
Q86. How many copper ‘Dams’ were equal to one silver ‘Rupia’? / कितने तांबे के ‘दाम’ एक चांदी के ‘रुपये’ के बराबर थे?
A) 40, B) 64, C) 100, D) 20
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Answer: B) 64
Q87. The ‘Munsif’ was in charge of? / ‘मुंसिफ’ किसका प्रभारी था?
A) Justice/न्याय, B) Revenue collection, C) Spying, D) Army
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Answer: A) Justice/न्याय
Q88. Sher Shah’s childhood name was? / शेर शाह के बचपन का नाम क्या था?
A) Farid, B) Hasan, C) Nizam, D) Salim
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Answer: A) Farid
Q89. Which of these is a social reform of Sher Shah? / इनमें से कौन शेर शाह का एक सामाजिक सुधार है?
A) Building Sarais/सराय निर्माण, B) Banning Alcohol, C) Voting rights, D) Compulsory education
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Answer: A) Building Sarais/सराय निर्माण
Q90. Who looked after the city’s peace and order? / शहर की शांति और व्यवस्था की देखरेख कौन करता था?
A) Kotwal/कोतवाल, B) Muqaddam, C) Amil, D) Qazi
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Answer: A) Kotwal/कोतवाल
Q91. Sher Shah introduced which type of market control? / शेर शाह ने किस प्रकार का बाजार नियंत्रण शुरू किया?
A) Fixed weights/निश्चित वजन, B) Rationing, C) No taxes, D) Foreign trade only
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Answer: A) Fixed weights/निश्चित वजन
Q92. The ‘Shiqdar-i-Shiqdaran’ supervised / ‘शिकदार-ए-शिकदारान’ किसकी निगरानी करता था?
A) Villages, B) Sarkars/सरकार, C) Parganas, D) Empire
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Answer: C) Parganas
Q93. What was the main aim of the ‘Sarais’? / ‘सरायों’ का मुख्य उद्देश्य क्या था?
A) Trade and Travel/व्यापार और यात्रा, B) War, C) Religion, D) Farming
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Answer: A) Trade and Travel/व्यापार और यात्रा
Q94. Sher Shah used which wood for land measurement? / भूमि मापन के लिए शेर शाह ने किस लकड़ी का उपयोग किया?
A) Bamboo with iron rings/लोहे के छल्लों वाला बांस, B) Teak, C) Sandalwood, D) Oak
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Answer: A) Bamboo with iron rings/लोहे के छल्लों वाला बांस
Q95. Which class of officers wrote the land accounts? / अधिकारियों का कौन सा वर्ग भूमि लेखा लिखता था?
A) Karkuns/कारकुन, B) Soldiers, C) Priests, D) Merchants
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Answer: A) Karkuns/कारकुन
Q96. Sher Shah’s administration was a / शेर शाह का प्रशासन एक ____ था?
A) Monarchy/राजतंत्र, B) Republic, C) Democracy, D) Tribal council
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Answer: A) Monarchy/राजतंत्र
Q97. Who provided the descriptive roll of soldiers? / सैनिकों का वर्णनात्मक रोल किसने प्रदान किया?
A) Chehra/चेहरा, B) Dag, C) Zabt, D) Patta
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Answer: A) Chehra/चेहरा
Q98. Which province was most difficult for Sher Shah to manage? / शेर शाह के लिए किस प्रांत का प्रबंधन सबसे कठिन था?
A) Bengal/बंगाल, B) Bihar, C) Punjab, D) Malwa
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Answer: A) Bengal/बंगाल
Q99. Sher Shah’s revenue policy was based on / शेर शाह की राजस्व नीति किस पर आधारित थी?
A) Measurement/माप, B) Guesswork, C) Fixed amount forever, D) Charity
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Answer: A) Measurement/माप
Q100. The most famous building of Sher Shah is? / शेर शाह की सबसे प्रसिद्ध इमारत कौन सी है?
A) Sasaram Tomb/सासाराम मकबरा, B) Purana Qila, C) Rohtas Fort, D) GT Road
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Answer: A) Sasaram Tomb/सासाराम मकबरा
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FAQs for Aspirants on Sher Shah Suri
Q1. Why is Sher Shah Suri famous in Indian history?
Ans: He is famous for ending Mughal rule for 15 years and introducing massive reforms like the “Rupia” currency and the Grand Trunk Road. He is considered one of the greatest administrators of India.
Q2. Who defeated Sher Shah Suri?
Ans: In his lifetime, Sher Shah was almost never defeated in a major battle. However, his dynasty was eventually defeated by Humayun in 1555, ten years after Sher Shah’s death.
Q3. What is the “Zabt System” of Sher Shah?
Ans: It was a land revenue system where the government measured land and fixed the tax as one-third of the average produce. It brought fairness to the farmers.
Q4. What is the architectural style of Sher Shah Suri’s tomb?
Ans: His tomb in Sasaram is built in the Indo-Islamic style. It is an octagonal tomb situated in the middle of an artificial lake, often called the “Second Taj Mahal” by some locals.
Q5. How many years did Sher Shah Suri rule Delhi?
Ans: He ruled Delhi for only 5 years (1540–1545), but his reforms lasted for centuries.
Conclusion
Sher Shah Suri was a visionary. In just five years, he did more for the common man than many kings did in fifty. For an aspirant, focusing on his administrative reforms and battles with Humayun is the key to scoring well in history.
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