In the 1830s the East India Company started a program of metalled road construction, for both commercial and administrative purposes. The road, now named the Grand Trunk Road, from Calcutta, through Delhi, to Kabul, Afghanistan was rebuilt at a cost of £1000/mile.

The historic Grand Trunk Road is an ancient route in South Asia that stretches over 2,400 km (1500 miles) from Kabul to Kolkata. This iconic road passes through Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India through busy lanes, heavy traffic, and rich history.

Apr 21, 2024 · The Grand Trunk Road, known colloquially as GT Road, is one of the oldest and most significant transportation routes in the world. Stretching over thousands of kilometers, it has served as a vital artery of trade, commerce, and cultural exchange for centuries.

The Grand Trunk Road (GT Road) is one of Asia's great historical roads and a major route connecting Central Asia to the Indian subcontinent for at least 2,500 years.

May 5, 2017 · Grand Trunk Road (GT Road) is one of the oldest and longest roads cutting across South Asia. It is over 1,500 miles (2,500km) and extends from Kabul all the way through Lahore, Delhi and reaching Kolkata in West Bengal and Chittagong in Bangladesh.

The Grand Trunk Road (commonly abbreviated to GT Road) is one of South Asia 's oldest and longest major roads. For several centuries, it has linked the eastern and western regions of the Indian subcontinent, running from Bengal, across north …

GT Road is a 2019 Pakistani family drama television series that originally aired on A-Plus Entertainment from 16 October 2019. It stars Asma Abbas, Khalid Butt, Inayat Khan, Sonia Mishal, Aijaz Aslam and Kashif Mehmood.

Dec 5, 2023 · The Grand Trunk Road, or GT Road, is more than just a highway; it’s a historic route that has significantly influenced South Asia’s culture, economy, and history. Stretching over 2,500 kilometers, it links the Bay of Bengal in the east to Afghanistan’s borders in the west.

The Grand Trunk Road commonly abbreviated to GT Road also formerly known as Uttarapatha, Shah Rah-e-Azam (Urdu: شاہراہ اعظم) ("Great road") or Sadak-e-Azam or Badshahi Sadak is one of South Asia's oldest and longest major roads.

Jan 31, 2012 · Grand Trunk Road (GT Road) is one of the most ancient and longest road of South Asia linking Bangladesh and Afghanistan running across North India and Pakistan. This road was developed in 3rd Century BC in Mauryan Empire and later extended in …