Multiple choice general knowledge history

Which ruler is referred to as the 'Mad Monarch'?

  1. Akbar

  2. Mohammad bin Tughlaq

  3. Ashoka

  4. Hyder Ali
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Explanation

Mohammad bin Tughlaq (1325-1351 CE) is called the 'Mad Monarch' for his controversial and often impractical decisions, such as shifting the capital from Delhi to Daulatabad and introducing token currency. His schemes, while ambitious, caused widespread disruption. Akbar, Ashoka, and Hyder Ali were known for administrative competence.

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