In this article we will discuss about the successors of Sher Shah of the Mughul dynasty. Islam Shah (1545-1553 A.D.): When Sher Shah died, his eldest son, Adil Khan was at Ranthambhor and the younger one. Jalal Khan was at Rewa. Sher Shah had nominated Adil Khan as his successor but the nobles preferred Jalal Khan who was regarded more [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Early Career of Sher Shah 2. Contest for the Empire (1530-1540 A.D.) 3. The Extension of the Empire: Last Days and Death (1540-1545 A.D.). Early Career (1472-1530 A.D.): "If luck aided me and fortune stood my friend, I could easily oust the Mughuls from Hindustan." Sher Shah had expressed his intentions thus [...]
In this article we will discuss about administration of India under the reign of Sher Shah of the Mughal Dynasty. 1. The Central Administration: The Sultan: Sher Shah paid due respect to the sentiments and traditions of the Afghans with a view to win their respect and loyalty. But, he knew that the Afghan theory of kingship was not workable [...]