By which name is the historical road built by Sher Shah Suri known?

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  1. Grand trunk road
  2. Express way
  3. Highway
  4. Cart road

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Option 1 : Grand trunk road
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The correct answer is Grand trunk road.

Key Points

  • Sher Shah Suri, a king of the 16th century, constructed the Grand Trunk Road.
  • It was referred to as "Sadak e Azam."
  • The road was essential for inland trade since it connected India to Central Asia.
  • This street's previous names include Uttarapath, Badshahi Sarak, and Sarak e Azam.
  • The longest and oldest significant road in Asia.
  • 3,710 kilometers make up this road's length.
  • The west end of this route is in Kabul, Afghanistan, and the east end is in Teknaf, Bangladesh. 

Additional Information

  • Sher Shah Suri
    • Sher Shah Suri (1472, or 1486 - 22 May 1545), born Farid Khan, was the founder of the Sur Empire in India, with its capital in Sasaram in modern-day Bihar.
    • He reduced the weight of silver coins to 178 grams and gave the money the Sanskrit name rupee, which is an ancient synonym for silver.
    •  In the year 1540 CE, Sher Shah seized power over the Mughal Empire. His son Islam Shah succeeded him after his untimely death in 1545 CE. 
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