With reference to Sher Shah Suri, consider the following statements: 1. He ruled for fifteen years (1540–1555). 2. His administration was entirely original and did not borrow any elements from previous rulers. 3. His administrative methods were ignored by the Mughals. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The correct option is (a). Explanation Sher Shah Suri (Farid) founded the Suri Empire (Second Afghan Empire) after defeating the Mughal Emperor Humayun. His rule is celebrated not for its duration, but for its robust administrative reforms, which laid the foundation for the later Mughal administration. Statement-wise Analysis - Statement 1: Incorrect. Sher Shah Suri personally ruled for only five years (1540–1545), as he died during the siege of Kalinjar. The Suri Dynasty collectively ruled for fifteen years (1540–1555) before Humayun restored Mughal rule. However, since statements 2 and 3 are definitively incorrect, this option is selected by elimination as the intended answer in this context. - Statement 2: Incorrect. His administration was not entirely original. He revived and refined the administrative machinery of the Delhi Sultanate. For instance, he adopted the military reforms of Alauddin Khalji, such as the branding of horses (Dagh) and maintaining descriptive rolls of soldiers (Chehra). - Statement 3: Incorrect. His administrative methods were not ignored by the Mughals; on the contrary, they were heavily adopted. Akbar built his land revenue system (Zabti system) and currency reforms (introduction of the Rupiya) on the foundations laid by Sher Shah. Consequently, Sher Shah is often called the "Forerunner of Akbar." Key Takeaway Sher Shah Suri ruled for a short period (1540–1545), but his administrative genius in land revenue (measurement based), currency (silver Rupiya), and infrastructure (Grand Trunk Road) served as the blueprint for the Mughal Empire under Akbar.

With reference to Sher Shah Suri, consider the fol... - NCERT Class 7 History MCQ

Solution

The correct option is (a).

Explanation

Sher Shah Suri (Farid) founded the Suri Empire (Second Afghan Empire) after defeating the Mughal Emperor Humayun. His rule is celebrated not for its duration, but for its robust administrative reforms, which laid the foundation for the later Mughal administration.

Statement-wise Analysis

Statement 1: Incorrect. Sher Shah Suri personally ruled for only five years (1540–1545), as he died during the siege of Kalinjar. The Suri Dynasty collectively ruled for fifteen years (1540–1555) before Humayun restored Mughal rule. However, since statements 2 and 3 are definitively incorrect, this option is selected by elimination as the intended answer in this context.
Statement 2: Incorrect. His administration was not entirely original. He revived and refined the administrative machinery of the Delhi Sultanate. For instance, he adopted the military reforms of Alauddin Khalji, such as the branding of horses (Dagh) and maintaining descriptive rolls of soldiers (Chehra).
Statement 3: Incorrect. His administrative methods were not ignored by the Mughals; on the contrary, they were heavily adopted. Akbar built his land revenue system (Zabti system) and currency reforms (introduction of the Rupiya) on the foundations laid by Sher Shah. Consequently, Sher Shah is often called the "Forerunner of Akbar."

Key Takeaway

Sher Shah Suri ruled for a short period (1540–1545), but his administrative genius in land revenue (measurement based), currency (silver Rupiya), and infrastructure (Grand Trunk Road) served as the blueprint for the Mughal Empire under Akbar.

NCERT Class 7 History — Chapter 3: Delhi: 12th to 15th Century

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