To answer this question, you need to understand the historical context of the Grand Trunk Road. The Grand Trunk Road is one of the oldest and longest roads in South Asia, connecting the eastern and western regions of the Indian subcontinent. It was built for trade and communication purposes.
Let's go through each option to understand why it is correct or incorrect:
Option A) Chandragupta Maurya - This option is incorrect because Chandragupta Maurya was an ancient Indian emperor who ruled from 322 BCE to 298 BCE. The Grand Trunk Road was built much later.
Option B) Sher Shah Suri - This option is correct because Sher Shah Suri, also known as Sher Khan, was the founder of the Sur Empire in North India. He ruled from 1540 to 1545. Sher Shah Suri is credited with building the Grand Trunk Road during his reign.
Option C) Shah Jahan - This option is incorrect because Shah Jahan was the Mughal emperor who ruled from 1628 to 1658. The construction of the Grand Trunk Road predates his reign.
Option D) Humayun - This option is incorrect because Humayun was the second Mughal emperor who ruled from 1530 to 1540 and then again from 1555 to 1556. The Grand Trunk Road was built during the reign of Sher Shah Suri, not Humayun.
The correct answer is B) Sher Shah Suri. This option is correct because Sher Shah Suri is credited with building the Grand Trunk Road during his reign.