The Suri dynasty was made-up of Afghans (ethnic Pashtuns), who ruled Afghanistan and northern India between 1540 and 1555/1556. The dynasty was founded by the conqueror Sher Shah Suri, after he defeated Mughal Emperor Humayun in the 1539 Battle of Chausa. Their rule came to and end by a defeat that led to restoration of the Mughal Empire.
Rulers of Suri dynasty
- Sher Shah Suri (1540-1545)
- Islam Shah Suri (1545-1553)
- Firuz Shah Suri
- Muhammad Shah Adil
- Ibrahim Shah Suri
- Sikandar Shah Suri
- Adil Shah Suri
