Multiple choice

Muhammad bin Tughluq shifted his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad because

  1. he wanted his capital to be at the centre of his kingdom to exercise full control.

  2. he was captivated by the beauty of Daulatabad.

  3. he wanted to teach a lesson to his people.

  4. he wanted to escape the onslaught of the Mongols.
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Explanation

Muhammad bin Tughluq shifted the capital to Daulatabad (Devagiri) primarily because it was centrally located, allowing for better administration of his vast empire.

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