Serais: The Mediaeval Comforts for Travellers

Trade and commerce have always been tied up with travelling since ancient times. Much of the communication system in mediaeval India included the well-known routes through which traders and travellers gained access to far-away markets promoting the national and international exchange of merchandise.
The Grand Trunk Road Source: thelogicalindian.com

The Grand Trunk Road Source: thelogicalindian.com

A Serai at Lahore built by Sher Shah Suri  Source: “The Silk Roads: Highways of Culture and Commerce” by Vadime Elisseeff

A Serai at Lahore built by Sher Shah Suri Source: “The Silk Roads: Highways of Culture and Commerce” by Vadime Elisseeff

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