Multiple choice general knowledge history

Which Indian ruler shifted his capital from Delhi to Devagiri?

  1. Muhammad bin Tughluq

  2. Iltutmish

  3. Akbar

  4. Sher Shah Suri
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Explanation

Muhammad bin Tughluq notoriously shifted his capital from Delhi to Devagiri (renamed Daulatabad) in 1327, then back to Delhi in 1334, earning him the nickname 'Mad Monarch' for this disastrous decision. The move caused immense suffering and loss of life due to the forced migration and inadequate water supply at the new location.

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