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Which medieval ruler is famous for building the 'Grand Trunk Road' connecting Sonargaon to Attock?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Akbar
  2. Sher Shah Suri
  3. Aurangzeb
  4. Shah Jahan

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Sher Shah Suri

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Sher Shah Suri šŸ“š Explanation: Sher Shah Suri, the founder of the Sur Empire, reconstructed the ancient Mauryan highway into the Sadak-e-Azam (Grand Trunk Road) to facilitate trade and rapid military movement. He also introduced the 'Rupiya' as a standard silver coin and established a network of 'Sarais' (rest houses) for travelers every two kos. His administrative reforms later served as a blueprint for Akbar's government.