Grand Trunk Road
I was thinking what to write for last few days.Today i went to Islamabaad on my way from Taxila an ancient city.So i thought to share about the great oldest & longest major road Grand Trunk Road. For several centuries,it has linked the eastren and western regions of the Indian subcontinent, running from Bangladesh, across north India,into Purushapura ( Peshawar) in Pakistan,up to Kabul, Afghanistan.It was initiated during Maurya Empire in 3rd century(B.C.E)& later renovated &entended in 16th century (A.D) by Sher Shah Suri a pashtun emperor who then ruled much of Northern India.Original portion of the Grand Trunk Road from 1539 to1545 (A.D).It is also called Sadak-e-Azam.Fruit trees were planted on either side of the road.Grain & fodder were supplied for Horses and Cattle at each caravanserai.This road runs from Kabul (Afghanistan) to Calcutta (India).Me & my daughter enjoy a lot.My daughter running around with joy & all excitement.There was a market near by.We had our lunch in a small road side hotel( Dhaba).I loved their tea which we had after lunch.After lunch we had small walk on this ancient road.I was thinking about that time.Found myself there &felt i am surrounded by them.I was having wonderfull feelings that time.It will take a while to get back in a the real world.
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