Why Sher Shah Suri is called the forerunner of Akbar?

Answer 1

Akbar is known as the Great because of his efficient administration and religious tolerance. Sher Shah Suri was also one of the great Kings of the medieval India. During Sher Shah's reign, the land revenue was fixed at one-third of the total produce, which could be paid in cash or kind. He divided his whole empire into Sarkars and each Sarkar into Parganas. For convenience of the public, he built many roads, sarais and trees were planted on both side of the roads. He maintained a large standing army and gave them cash payments. He branded of horses and maintained descriptive rolls of the soldiers. He introduced coins of gold, silver and copper of uniform standard. He had Hindus appointed to high positions. Raja Todarmal, Akbar's revenue minister had started his career under Sher Shah. He encouraged art and architecture and promoted education. From the above analysis, it is clear that Akbar adopted many reforms of Sher Shah as it is or by some modifications. So Sher Shah Suri can be called as the fore-runner of Akbar.