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Whom did Sher Shah appoint to provide bed and food to Hindu travellers staying at ‘Sarais’ (rest houses)?
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Low caste Hindus
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Brahmanas
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Muslims
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Afghan Muslims
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Situated in Shambhu village, Mughal Sarai was built by Sher Shah Suri as a rest stop along the busy trade route, now recognised as the Grand Trunk Road. It is believed to be the emperor’s most ambitious project. The large compound of the sarai has two majestic gates and a two-storeyed mosque.
Detailed explanation-2: -He also built a great number of Sarais on the roads. These Sarais were the rest houses for the travelers and they were fully furnished and had all the facilities of a good kitchen. Both Hindu and Muslim cooks were kept in them. These Sarais also served the purposes of post offices and marketing centers.
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