Multiple choice

With reference to the reign of Sher Shah consider the following statements :

  1. For ensuring safety on the roads and extending comforts to the travelly public, he built Sarais (inns) on the highways at regular intervals.
  2. He struck fine coins of silver and copp of uniform standard in place of the debased coins of mixed metals of early times.
  3. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Sher Shah Suri is renowned for building the Grand Trunk Road and establishing Sarais (rest houses) every few miles for travelers. He also reformed the currency system by introducing the silver Rupiya and copper Dam, which replaced the debased coins of previous eras. Both statements accurately reflect his significant administrative and economic contributions.

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