Consider the following statements about Sher Shah Suri 1 Sher Shah established an empire extending f...........

Modern Indian History Developments

Consider the following statements about Sher Shah Suri

1. Sher Shah established an empire extending from Afghanistan to Orissa.

2. His use of Hindavi language in administration was a measure of his practical sense.

3. He enforced law and order with heavy hand.

4. He withdrew the circulation of gold coins.

Which of the above statements are correct ?

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 4 only

2 and 4 only

Only statements 2&3 are correct.

First statement is incorrect: Sher Shah established the Afghan Empire which had been taken over by Babur.
Second statement is correct: His use of Hindavi language in administration was a measure of his practical sense.
Third statement is correct: The most important contribution of Sher Shah was the reestablishment of law and order across the length and breadth of the empire.
Fourth statement is incorrect: The issues in gold are not yet known from the reign of the Sur rulers.
Sher Shah Suri issued Dam, a copper coin with lower value as compared to silver (Rupiya) and gold (Mohur) coins
A Dam was a small Indian copper coin. The coin was first introduced by Sher Shah Suri during his rule of India between 1540 and 1545, along with Mohur, the gold coin and Rupiya the silver coin[1] Later on, the Mughal Emperors standardised the coin along with other silver (Rupiya) and gold (Mohur) coins in order to consolidate the monetary system across India.