What was the purpose of the 'Sarais' built by Sher Shah?

They were combined rest houses and postal stations where travelers could rest and fresh horses were kept for the state's news messengers.

Medieval Public Infrastructure

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Who constructed a road from East Bengal to Peshawar called Sadak-e-Azam?

Sher Shah Suri constructed the 'Sadak-e-Azam', the legendary highway now known as the Grand Trunk Road. It connected East Bengal to Peshawar and revolutionized trade and communication in medieval India.

Exam Year

2018

Evidence Source

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ID: MED_MUG_2018_177 Ref: Standard Educational Reference