Sher Shah Suri

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1. When was Sher Shah Suri born?Around 1486
2. When did Sher Shah Suri die?May 22, 1545 (age around 59)
3. Where was Sher Shah Suri born?Hoshiarpur district, Punjab, India
4. Who was Sher Shah Suri and why is he famous?Sher Shah Suri was a clever leader who built roads and ran a strong empire in India. He is famous for making travel easier and for his smart rules that helped people.
5. What is the Grand Trunk Road and why did Sher Shah Suri build it?The Grand Trunk Road is a very long highway that goes from Peshawar in the west to Sonargaon in the east. Sher Shah Suri built it so soldiers could move quickly and traders could carry goods safely.

Sur Empire: A powerful, albeit short-lived, empire in northern India (1540-1555) established by Sher Shah Suri, which interrupted Mughal rule.
Grand Trunk Road: An ancient and historically significant highway extensively rebuilt and improved by Sher Shah Suri, serving as a major trade and communication route.
Rupiya: A standardized silver coin introduced by Sher Shah Suri, which became a foundational currency for subsequent Indian monetary systems.
Land Revenue System: Sher Shah Suri's reformed system for collecting taxes from agricultural land, emphasizing fairness, productivity, and accurate measurement.