About the Topic: Sur Empire covers Sher Shah Suri and his successors, administrative reforms, road development, revenue system and contribution to Indian history. Practice MCQ Questions with answers and explanations.
Which of the following rulers at first assumed the title of ‘Hazrat-e-Ala’ and afterwards ‘Sultan’?
Correct Answer:
(C) Sher Shah Suri
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In 1534 AD, Sher Khan assumed the title of ‘Hazrat-e-Ala’ after defeating the ruler of Bengal, Nusrat Shah. He assumed the royal title of ‘Sher Shah’ after defeating Humayun in the Battle of Chausa on June 26, 1539 and ordered to read Khutba by his name and the coins to be minted his name.
Ques: 2
With which medieval ruler would you associate the statement ‘I would have lost the empire just for a handful of millet’ ?
Correct Answer:
(C) Sher Shah
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Sher Shah Suri was extremely impressed by chivalry and courage of Rajputs during the battle of Marwar that he expressed his feelings in the above statement.
Ques: 3
Which improvements among these done by Sher Shah Suri?
Revenue reforms
Administrative reforms
Military reforms
Currencey system reforms
Select the right answer by using code given below –
Correct Answer:
(D)
all the above
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Sher Shah Suri had a significant role in medieval India. He is considered the antecedent of Akbar as administrator imperialist.
Revenue reforms: Sher Shah believed that for the stability of the empire, it is essential to satisfy the peasants and make them happy. He introduced numerous reforms in land revenue administration. His land revenue collection was based on Rayatwari and was settled directly with cultivators. He adopted an improved and systematic method of measuring the land and assessing its revenue.
Administrative Reforms: Sher Shah managed his father’s manor as manager and obtained the essential knowledge of administration. He had a proper knowledge of military composition, administration and financial system of Mughals. He was the head of the central government. His administration was completely centralised before victory over Bengal. He divided the whole kingdom into 47 governments. He arranged a different system for Bengal province. He divided the province into 16 governments and appointed a military official as Shiqdar to control. A non-military official Amir-i-Bengal was also appointed for assistance. This arrangement was made for the abolishment of revolt threat.
Military Reforms: Sher Shah introduced many reforms in military sector for empire consolidation. He was inspired by reforms of Alauddin Khalji. He recruited and paid the soldiers directly and every soldier had his chehra (face) recorded and his horse branded with an imperial sign, to stop fraud.
Currency System Reforms: The reign of Sher Shah was an era of an experiment in the history of coins. V.A. Smith rightly observes ‘’It is the basis of the existing British currency’’. He introduced pure gold, silver and copper coins in place of the beaten coins. His silver rupee coins weighed 178 grains and coppers Daam weighed 380 grains. Thus, credit of these reforms goes to Sher Shah Suri.
Ques: 4
Who among the following headed the central department of Diwan-i-arz?
Correct Answer:
(B) Ariz-i-mamalik
Ariz-i-mamalik headed the Diwan-i-Arz, which was the central department of the military in the Delhi Sultanate. This department was established by Balban, a ruler of the Mamluk dynasty. The Diwan-i-Arz was responsible for managing the royal army, including recruitment, discipline, and logistics.
Ques: 5
Consider the following
1. Peasants had to pay jaribana (survey charge) and muhasilana (tax collection charge).
2. The rates of these charges were 2.5 per cent and 5 per cent respectively.
Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct about revenue policy of Sher Shah Suri?
Correct Answer:
(C) Both 1 and 2
During Sher Shah Suri's administration, peasants were required to pay two additional charges besides the main land revenue: jaribana (a survey charge) and muhasilana (a tax collection charge). The jaribana was a 2.5% charge, and the muhasilana was a 5% charge.