Sher Shah Suri
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Summary
Sher Shah Suri was born on January 1, 1486[1], in Sasaram[2]. He died on May 22, 1545[3], in Kalinjar Fort[4]. He worked as a monarch[5]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,402 views/month, #6,266 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1472[7]
- Place of burial: Tomb of Sher Shah Suri[8], Sasaram[9]
- Father: Hasan Shah Suri[10]
- Child: Islam Shah Suri[11]
- Country of citizenship: Sur Empire[12]
- Position held: king[13]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[14], Sunni Islam[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Family: Sur[17]
- Noble title: king[18]
- Founder: Sur Empire[19]
- Commons category: Sher Shah Suri[20]
- Cause of death: explosion[21]
- Manner of death: accidental death[22]
- Replaces: Humayun[23]
- Replaced by: Islam Shah Suri[24]
- Owner of: Gun of Sher Shah[25]
- Sibling: Nizam Khan[26]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Sher Shah Suri include Tomb of him[27], a tomb[28], in India[29].
Why It Matters
Sher Shah Suri has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
Entities named for him include Tomb of him[27], a tomb[28], in India[29].
FAQs
Where was Sher Shah Suri born?
Sher Shah Suri's place of birth was Sasaram[2].
Where did Sher Shah Suri die?
Sher Shah Suri passed away in Kalinjar Fort[4].
Who were Sher Shah Suri's parents?
Sher Shah Suri's father was Hasan Shah Suri[10].
What did Sher Shah Suri do for work?
Sher Shah Suri worked as a monarch[5].