Sur Empire

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The Sur Empire was an empire ruled by the Afghan-origin Sur dynasty in northern India for nearly 16 or 18 years, between 1538/1540 and 1556, with Sasaram serving as its capital. It was founded by Sher Shah Suri.

1540 — 1556  Wikimedia, Wikidata

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1540 — 1556 Sur Empire
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Painting of Sher Shah Suri (alt. spelt as Sher Shah Sur) from a manuscript of ``Tarikh-i-Khandan-i-Timuriya``, prepared by the court painters of Mughal emperor AkbarPainting of Sher Shah Suri (alt. spelt as Sher Shah Sur) from a manuscript of Tarikh-i-Khandan-i-Timuriya, prepared by the court painters of Mughal emperor Akbar
Isa Khan Niyazi tomb near Humayun`s tomb, DelhiIsa Khan Niyazi tomb near Humayun's tomb, Delhi
Painting of Sher Shah Suri (alt. spelt as Sher Shah Sur) from a manuscript of ``Tarikh-i-Khandan-i-Timuriya``, prepared by the court painters of Mughal emperor AkbarPainting of Sher Shah Suri (alt. spelt as Sher Shah Sur) from a manuscript of Tarikh-i-Khandan-i-Timuriya, prepared by the court painters of Mughal emperor Akbar
Painting of Sher Shah Suri (alt. spelt as Sher Shah Sur) from a manuscript of ``Tarikh-i-Khandan-i-Timuriya``, prepared by the court painters of Mughal emperor AkbarPainting of Sher Shah Suri (alt. spelt as Sher Shah Sur) from a manuscript of Tarikh-i-Khandan-i-Timuriya, prepared by the court painters of Mughal emperor Akbar
Sher Shah Suri (cropped)Sher Shah Suri (cropped)
Painting of Sher Shah Suri (colored) from a manuscript of Tarikh-i-Khandan-i-Timuriya, prepared by the court painters of Mughal emperor Akbar, circa 16th centuryPainting of Sher Shah Suri (colored) from a manuscript of Tarikh-i-Khandan-i-Timuriya, prepared by the court painters of Mughal emperor Akbar, circa 16th century
Painting of Salim Shah Suri, also known as Islam Shah SuriPainting of Salim Shah Suri, also known as Islam Shah Suri
Painting of Sher Shah Suri (alt. spelt as Sher Shah Sur) from a manuscript of ``Tarikh-i-Khandan-i-Timuriya``, prepared by the court painters of Mughal emperor AkbarPainting of Sher Shah Suri (alt. spelt as Sher Shah Sur) from a manuscript of Tarikh-i-Khandan-i-Timuriya, prepared by the court painters of Mughal emperor Akbar
Sur Empire troops surrendering at the Siege of Mankot, 1557 (2)Sur Empire troops surrendering at the Siege of Mankot, 1557 (2)
Sur Empire troops surrendering at the Siege of Mankot, 1557Sur Empire troops surrendering at the Siege of Mankot, 1557
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    sitefort1546Salimgarh Fortfort, Sur EmpireWikidata
    commonsimagePainting of Sher Shah Suri (alt. spelt as Sher Shah Sur) from a manuscript of Tarikh-i-Khandan-i-Timuriya, prepared by the court painters of Mughal emperor Akbar Commons
    commonsimageIsa Khan Niyazi tomb near Humayun's tomb, Delhi Commons
    commonsimagePainting of Sher Shah Suri (alt. spelt as Sher Shah Sur) from a manuscript of Tarikh-i-Khandan-i-Timuriya, prepared by the court painters of Mughal emperor Akbar Commons
    commonsimagePainting of Sher Shah Suri (alt. spelt as Sher Shah Sur) from a manuscript of Tarikh-i-Khandan-i-Timuriya, prepared by the court painters of Mughal emperor Akbar Commons
    commonsimageSher Shah Suri (cropped) Commons
    commonsimagePainting of Sher Shah Suri (colored) from a manuscript of Tarikh-i-Khandan-i-Timuriya, prepared by the court painters of Mughal emperor Akbar, circa 16th century Commons
    commonsimagePainting of Salim Shah Suri, also known as Islam Shah Suri Commons
    commonsimagePainting of Sher Shah Suri (alt. spelt as Sher Shah Sur) from a manuscript of Tarikh-i-Khandan-i-Timuriya, prepared by the court painters of Mughal emperor Akbar Commons
    commonsimageSur Empire troops surrendering at the Siege of Mankot, 1557 (2) Commons
    commonsimageSur Empire troops surrendering at the Siege of Mankot, 1557 Commons
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