AFGHAN REVIVAL: SHER SHAH SURI (1540-1545)
Sher Shah's original name was Farid. In AD 1522, Farid took service under Bahar Khan Lohani, the ruler of Bihar. His master rewarded him with the title of Sher Khan for his bravery in killing a tiger single-handed. But the intrigues of his enemies compelled him to leave Bihar and he joined the camp of Babur in 1527. After the death of Bahar Khan Lohani, Sher Khan left Mughal service and became the ruler of Bihar. He next married the widow of Bahar Khan Lohani in order to secure the fort of Chunar. Sher Khan overcame the confederacy of jealous Afghan nobles of Bihar at Surajgarh in AD 1536. This made him the undisputed master of Bihar. He next captured Bengal.
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