Sur Dynasty or Sur Interregnum (1540-1555)
Sher Shah Suri [Medieval History Of India] SUR DYNASTY or SUR Interregnum (1540-1555) Sher Shah’s Administration Sher Shah was the founder of Sur Dynasty. His original name was Farid. He was the son of Hasan Khan, a jagirdar of Sasaram in Bihar. He was given the title Sher Khan for his bravery under the Afghan Rule of Bihar. Sher Shah Sur (1486-1545) Sher Shah Sur’s conquests include Bundelkhand, Malwa, Multan, Punjab, and Sind. His empire occupied the whole of North India except Assam, Gujarat, Kashmir, and Nepal. Though his rule lasted for only 5 years, he has organized an excellent administrative system. The king was aided by four important ministers. Diwan –i- Wizarat or Wazir – in charge of Revenue and Finance Diwan-i-Ariz – in charge of Army Diwan-i-Rasalat – Foreign Minister Diwan-i-Insha – Minister for Communications Sher Shah’s empire was divided into forty-seven Sarkars Each sarkar was further divided into various Parganas and in charge of various officers. Shiqdar – Military