Consider the following statements regarding new features introduced by Sher Shah Suri 1 Sher Shah in...........

Ancient and Medival History Sultanate Period

Consider the following statements regarding new features introduced by Sher Shah Suri

1. Sher Shah introduced the tri-metal coinage system.

2. To keep a tab on the performance of his officers, Sher Shah had planned to rotate them across the empire every 2-3 years.

3. He established the first postal system meant for non-state purposes.

4. He launched the systematic land survey for the management of land revenue administration.

Which of the above statements are correct?

1, 2 and 3 Only

2, 3 and 4 Only

1, 3 and 4 Only

All of the above

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Explanation:

First statement is correct. Sher Shah stopped the use of billon and introduced tri-metallic coinage which was adopted by Akbar and the later Mughals. Thus Sher Shah can be considered as a pioneer of Indian monetary system as his system was adopted till the British took charge in 1835 A.D.
Second statement is correct. Rotation of officers across Empire was planned to keep a check on their performance. The rotation would occur every 2-3 years.
Third statement is correct. Sher Shah Suri established the foundations of a mounted post or horse courier system, wherein conveyance of letters was also extended to traders. This is the first known record of the Postal system of a kingdom being used for non-State purposes, i.e. for trade and business communication
Fourth statement is correct. Shershah is known to have made a systematic survey and measurement of the entire cultivable land of his empire using a unit called Sikandari Gaj. (Sikandari Gaj was introduced by Sikandar Lodi and it was equivalent to 39 inches).