Correct option is D
- The correct answer is (D) Sher Shah Suri.
- He significantly rebuilt and expanded the Grand Trunk Road in the 16th century, connecting Bengal to Punjab.
- The road had existed in earlier forms, dating back to the Mauryan Empire, but Sher Shah Suri improved its infrastructure, making it a vital trade and communication route.
- He also planted trees along the road, built rest houses, and established a postal system to facilitate travel and commerce.
- Today, the Grand Trunk Road remains one of the longest and most historically significant highways in South Asia.
