Sher Shah Suri’s childhood name was Farid Khan. He acquired the title ‘Sher Khan’ (Tiger Lord) after single-handedly killing a tiger during a hunt. He later crowned himself ‘Sher Shah’ (King Tiger) after defeating the Mughal emperor Humayun and establishing the Sur dynasty in Delhi. The correct answer is (C) Farid Khan.
What was Sher Shah’s childhood name? (A) Hussain Khan (B) Bahar Khan (C) Farid Khan (D) Hasan Khan
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The childhood name of the future Afghan ruler Sher Shah Suri was Farid Khan. He was the son of a jagirdar (landholder), Hasan Khan Sur. Farid was given the title ‘Sher Khan’ after he famously killed a tiger during a hunt in South Bihar, where he was serving. After defeating Humayun at Chausa and Kannauj, he assumed the imperial title of Sher Shah (Lion King). His early administrative experience paved the way for his highly effective governance later on.