Bahar Khan, the ruler of Bihar, gave Sher Shah Suri the title "Sher Khan" for his bravery in killing a tiger single-handedly. Sher Shah later defeated Humayun and established the Sur Empire (1540-1545 CE), implementing major administrative reforms.
| A | Kushanas | (I) | Piyadassi |
| B | Ashoka | (II) | Devputra |
| C | Samudragupta | (III) | Prayaga Prashasti |
| D | Harisena | (IV) | Court-poet |