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Sher Shah Suri: The Afghan Emperor Who Built Bengal's Grand Trunk Road
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the transformative reign of Sher Shah Suri, the Afghan emperor who briefly but decisively conquered Bengal in the 16th century. They discuss his early career under the Mughals, his rebellion against Humayun, and his revolutionary administrative reforms. The show focuses on his massive infrastructure projects, particularly the Grand Trunk Road (Sadak-e-Azam), which connected Sonargaon in Bengal to Peshawar and beyond. Lucas explains how Sher Shah standardized currency (the silver rupiya), reformed land revenue systems, and established a network of post…
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