Question

why did Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq shift his capital to Daulatabad ?​

Answer 1

In order to rule the whole Indian Sub-continent, he shifted his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad.He ordered the whole population of Delhi as well royal household including scholars, poets, musician to move new capital. During the relocation, many people died. By the time people reached Daulatabad, Muhammad Bin Tughlaq changed his mind and decided to abandon the new capital and move to his old capital Delhi. It is believed that he wished to shift the capital as a safeguard measure from Mongol Invasion. The plan of shifting capital was completely failed.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Moving of Capital. In 1327, Tughluq ordered to move his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad (in present-day Maharashtra) in the Deccan region of India.