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Which Delhi Sultan shifted his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
  2. Alauddin Khalji
  3. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
  4. Sikandar Lodi

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Muhammad bin Tughlaq

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Muhammad bin Tughlaq šŸ“š Explanation: In 1327, Muhammad bin Tughlaq ordered the transfer of his imperial capital from Delhi to Devagiri, which he renamed Daulatabad. He believed its central location in the Deccan would allow him to control the entire Indian subcontinent more effectively. However, the forced migration caused immense suffering, and he eventually had to reverse his disastrous decision.