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Person Sher Shah Suri
Asked 2 times across 2 UPSC exams, peaking in 2014.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 1 of 2 PYQs
- Most asked in 2014
- Recurs across 1 years (2014–2014)
Across exams
CSE · 1CDS · 1How the concept evolved
Largely a pre-2016 idea — watch for a comeback.
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Sample questions
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CDS2014
Consider the following statements about Sher Shah's administration
- He divided his empire into Sarkars, which were further subdivided into Parganas
- The Sarkars and the Parganas were directly administered by Sher Shah without the help of any other officials
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A 1 only ✓
- B 2 only
- C Both 1 and 2
- D Neither 1 nor 2
✓ Correct answer: (A)
History › Medieval India
CSE
Which one of the following is a monument constructed by Sher Shah?
- A Kila-Kuhna Mosque at Delhi ✓
- B Atala Masjid at Jaunpur
- C Baro Sona Masjid at Gaur
- D Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque at Delhi
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Art & Culture › Architecture & Sculpture
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