Q24
History of IndiaMughal Empire
The Sadak-i-Azam was constructed by
- a.Akbar
- b.Bahadur Shah
- c.Babur
- d.Sher Shah
Answer: (D) Sher Shah
Sher Shah Suri built the Sadak-i-Azam, the forerunner of the Grand Trunk Road, from Sonargaon in Bengal towards Peshawar, with sarais along it. He also issued the silver rupiya. Akbar is known for the mansabdari system and Din-i-Ilahi, and Babur founded Mughal rule by winning the First Battle of Panipat in 1526. Bahadur Shah Zafar was the last Mughal emperor, exiled to Rangoon after 1857.