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Which ruler constructed the famous Grand Trunk Road?

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

Answer options

  1. Akbar
  2. Alauddin Khalji
  3. Balban
  4. Sher Shah Suri

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Sher Shah Suri

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) Sher Shah Suri šŸ“š Explanation: Sher Shah Suri, the founder of the Sur Empire, was an exceptional administrator and builder. To improve trade, communication, and military movement, he restored and extended the ancient route known as the Sadak-e-Azam, which later became the Grand Trunk Road. ā–Ŗļø This massive highway stretched from Sonargaon in Bengal all the way to Peshawar.