Why did Muhammad bin tughlaq transfer the capital in 1327 AD delhi to devagiri​

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  • Delhi would face frequent attacks from the Mongolian tribes
  • Muhammad bin tuglaq thought that since devagiri was centrally located the administrative efficiency would be better secured

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Muhammad bin Tughluq was the Sultan of Delhi from 1325to13511325to1351. 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 , 13331333 it as a second capital....

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