He was the son and successor of Sher Shah Suri who ruled from 1545 to 1554 and continued many of his father's administrative reforms.

Suri Military Administration

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Who divided troops into units of 200, 250 and 500?

Islam Shah Suri divided his military forces into systematic decimal units of 200, 250, and 500. This reform improved the organization and control of the Suri army after the death of Sher Shah.

Exam Year

2018

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ID: MED_MUG_2018_151 Ref: Standard Textbook