Sher Khan, known as Sher Shah Suri was an Afghan leader and took over the Mughal empire after defeating Humayun in 1540. He was successful in formulating a sound imperial administration, which was inspired by the Safavid regime in Iran.Sher Shah died in 1545 and his heir succumbed to old Afghan rivalries.

Sher Shah Suri

Sher Shah commissioned the construction of tombs for his father, Hasan Khan Sur and himself. A third was begun for his son Islam, but remained unfinished at the Dynasty’s fall.