Comprehensive Reforms of Sher Shah Suri
Sher Shah Suri implemented massive reforms in revenue collection, central administration, military discipline (Dag and Chehra), and the monetary system (introducing the Rupiya). His policies laid the foundation for the later Mughal administrative success.
Primary Reference: NCERT Class VII: Our Pasts - II
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Exam Year
2003
Evidence Source
Link ↗Which improvements among these were done by Sher Shah Suri?
1. Revenue reforms
2. Administrative reforms
3. Military reforms
4. Currency system reforms
[Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2003]
Detailed Solution & Historical Context
Concept
Sher Shah Suri (1540–1545) was perhaps the most efficient administrator of medieval India. His five-year reign was a concentrated period of state-building that provided the blueprint for the Mughal peak under Akbar.
Authentic Source Evidence
All listed reforms are correct. He overhauled Revenue (yearly assessments and Sikandari gaz), Administration (four central departments), Military (revitalizing the branding of horses), and Currency (introducing the silver Rupiya and copper Dam).
Analytical Breakdown
Conceptual Deep Dive & Logic
"How did Sher Shah improve military discipline?"
Examiner's Mindset & Pro-Tip
"Sher Shah Suri proved that an empire could be revolutionized in just five years if the ruler prioritized administrative efficiency over personal luxury."
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