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Sur Empire

1538 – 1555 CE · about 17 years

The Sur Empire was founded by the Afghan ruler Sher Shah Suri, who defeated the Mughal emperor Humayun and drove him into exile. Sher Shah reorganised revenue and administration, introduced the rupiya coin and rebuilt the Grand Trunk Road. Humayun returned and retook Delhi in 1555.

Key facts

Dates1538 – 1555 CE
RegionSouth Asia
ContinentAsia
CapitalsSasaram, Delhi
FounderSher Shah Suri
Religion(s)Sunni Islam

Before & after

Preceded by

Mughal Empire

Followed by

Mughal Empire

Sources

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.