Sher shah suri: (1486 – 22 May 1545)

Sher Shah Suri (1486 – 22 May 1545), born Farīd Khān, was the founder of the Suri Empire in India, with its capital in Sasaram in modern-day Bihar. He introduced the currency of rupee. Sher Shah Suri , a formidable figure in Indian history, was an Afghan ruler known for his exceptional administrative skills and military prowess. Founder of the Suri dynasty, Sher Shah 's reign, though short-lived, laid the foundation for many reforms that the Mughal Empire later adopted. Sher Shah Suri [c] (born Farid al-Din Khan; 1472 or 1486 – 22 May 1545), [1] also known by his title Sultan Adil (lit. 'the Just King'), was the Sultan of Hindustan, as the first Sur Emperor, from 1540 until his death in 1545. [2] Prior to his ascension, he also served as the ruler of Bihar (1530–1540) and Bengal (1538–1540). He established the Sur Empire after defeating the Mughal Empire and declaring Delhi his seat of power. The influence of his innovations and reforms extended far ... Agricultural reforms were the biggest contribution of Sher Shah Suri . He saved Indian farmers from the exploitation by the state, money lenders, and Zamindars. Construction of Highways and Currency System After strengthening the agricultural sector. Sher Shah Suri went for economic reforms. To have economic growth and well-established trade and commerce link he started constructing highways.