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Coronation of Sher Shah

When
17 May 1540
Where
Hindustan
Part of
Battle of Kannauj

Sher Shah was crowned Sultan Adil on 17 May 1540 following his victory.

Following the victory at Kannauj, Sher Shah was crowned a second time on 17 May 1540. He adopted the epithet Sultan Adil and the name Sher Shah, declaring himself ruler of Hindustan.

Sources

  1. Sher Shah Suri Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15

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