Who rebuilt the Grand Trunk Road in Century ?

Correct option is D

Sher Shah Suri rebuilt the Grand Trunk Road (GT Road) during his reign in the 16th century. This ancient road, which originally existed as a trade route during the Mauryan era, was revitalized and expanded under Sher Shah's rule to improve trade, administration, and connectivity across his empire.

Information Booster:

1. The GT Road stretched from Sonargaon (now in Bangladesh) to Peshawar (now in Pakistan).
2. It connected major cities such as Delhi, Lahore, and Agra, enhancing trade and mobility.
3. Sher Shah built rest houses (sarais) at regular intervals along the road for travelers and traders.
4. The road was also equipped with shade-providing trees and wells, reflecting Sher Shah’s administrative foresight.
5. GT Road served as a precursor to many modern highways in India and South Asia.

Additional Knowledge:

• (a) Babur: Founder of the Mughal Empire, but not associated with GT Road construction.
• (b) Akbar: Expanded and maintained infrastructure during his rule but did not rebuild the GT Road.
• (c) Jahangir: Promoted road safety with milestones (kos minars) and improved Mughal road networks.
• (d) Sher Shah: Correct answer; rebuilt and expanded the GT Road, leaving a significant legacy in infrastructure.