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Muhammad-bin-Tughluq transferred his capital from Delhi to devagiri ( which is named as daulatabad) because ______
A. Delhi was insecure on account of Mongol invasion
B. Devagiri was more centrally located.
C. From Devagiri he wanted to complete the conquest of the south.
D. Both A & B

Answer
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Hint: Historical studies helps to study about the ancient periods of the world. It provides detailed information about rulers of Indian subcontinent. Muhammad-bin-Tughluq was a ruler in Delhi Sultanates . He belonged to the Tughlaq dynasty. Let us discuss about Muhammad-bin-Tughluq.

Complete answer:
Muhammad bin Tughluq was the Sultan of Delhi from $1325 to 1351 $. The Tughluq dynasty was the founder of the Tughlaq dynasty. Muhammad bin Tughluq was the eldest son of Ghiyas -ud -Din -Tughlaq. In 1327, He decided to move his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad. There were two reasons behind the transfer. Delhi was insecure on account of Mongol invasion. He cannot maintain a large army .Devagiri was more centrally located so he can control both North and South. Daulatabad was also situated at a central place so the administration of both the north and the south could be possible. A broad road was constructed with shady trees alongside for convenience. Several halt stations were installed and food and continuous drinking water was provided. All facilities were provided for the migrant peoples but they never desired for migration. The new capital was divided into wards called mohalla as a separate quarter for different officers. The coins obtained from , $1333$ it as a second capital.
So, the correct answer is Option C.

Note: In $1334$ , there was rebellion in Mabar, present in Northern Aiden . Due to the outbreak of Bubonic plague , he couldn’t suppress the rebellion and so losted the Territory. Bengal also revolted. In $1335$ , he once again shifted the capital to Delhi to prevent further Northern Border invasions.
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