Uploaded July 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The Grand Trunk Road is one of Asia's oldest and longest major roads. For more than two millennia, it has linked South Asia with Central Asia. It runs from Chittagong, Bangladesh west to Howrah, West Bengal in India, then across Northern India through Delhi, passing from Amritsar. From there, the road continues towards Lahore and Peshawar in Pakistan, finally terminating in Kabul, Afghanistan.
The route spanning the Grand Trunk (GT) road existed during the reign of Chandragupta Maurya, extending from the mouth of the Ganges to the north-western frontier of the Empire. The predecessor of the modern road was rebuilt by Sher Shah Suri, who renovated and extended the ancient Mauryan route in the 16th century. The road was considerably upgraded in the British period between 1833 and 1860.
NH 44 (new numbering system) is the longest-running major north-south National Highway in India. It starts from Srinagar and terminates in Kanyakumari. It passes through 10 states and is maintained by Central Public Works Department (CPWD).
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Rec on: 14 May 2018
Route Map: goo.gl/maps/nssxJWcKZQK2
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The Grand Trunk Road is one of Asia's oldest and longest major roads. For more than two millennia, it has linked South Asia with Central Asia. It runs from Chittagong, Bangladesh west to Howrah, West Bengal in India, then across Northern India through Delhi, passing from Amritsar. From there, the road continues towards Lahore and Peshawar in Pakistan, finally terminating in Kabul, Afghanistan.
The route spanning the Grand Trunk (GT) road existed during the reign of Chandragupta Maurya, extending from the mouth of the Ganges to the north-western frontier of the Empire. The predecessor of the modern road was rebuilt by Sher Shah Suri, who renovated and extended the ancient Mauryan route in the 16th century. The road was considerably upgraded in the British period between 1833 and 1860.
NH 44 (new numbering system) is the longest-running major north-south National Highway in India. It starts from Srinagar and terminates in Kanyakumari. It passes through 10 states and is maintained by Central Public Works Department (CPWD).
(From Wikipedia)
Rec on: 14 May 2018
Route Map: goo.gl/maps/nssxJWcKZQK2
You can also find us on
Instagram: instagram.com/keepondrivingg
Twitter: twitter.com/keepondrivingg
