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Sher Shah Suri (1486-1545), was an Afghan warrior and ruler who founded the Suri Sultanate after the fall of the Lodis. He briefly interrupted Mughal rule by defeating Emperor Humayun. He had a short five-year reign (1540–1545).

His coinages were different from previous Delhi sultans. He re-introduced Devanagari on his Silver coinage of Tola Weight (Rupees) while his 20 Gram copper paisa were precursor to Mughal Dams for a long time.

The above paisa weighing approx 20g is minted at Dehli with the hijri year visiible on reverse as 952