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The Suri Empire was an Afghan dynasty[3] which ruled a large territory in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent for nearly 16 years,[4] between 1540 and 1556, with Sasaram, in modern-day Bihar, serving as its capital.[4][5]

Suri Empire

1538–1556

Territory of Suri Empire.[1]

Territory of Suri Empire.[1]

Capital

Sasaram

Common languages

Hindavi, Persian[2]

Religion

Sunni Islam

Government

Sultanate

Padishah

• 1538-1545

Sher Shah Suri (first)

• 1555-1556

Adil Shah Suri (last)

History

• Established

17 May 1538

• Disestablished

1556

Preceded by Succeeded by

Mughal Empire

Mughal Empire

The Suri dynasty held control of nearly all the Mughal territories, from eastern Balochistan in the west to modern-day Bangladesh in the east.

History

List of Sur dynasty rulers

See also

References

Last edited 12 days ago by Noorullah21

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