Muhammad bin Tughlaq transferred his capital from Delhi to Devagiri (now Daulatabad) in 1327 to enhance the administrative control over southern regions of his empire and to better manage the diverse and expansive territory. He believed that the central location of Devagiri would facilitate easier governance and military mobilization. However, this decision proved to be impractical, leading to significant logistical challenges and dissatisfaction among the populace, ultimately resulting in the capital being returned to Delhi.
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
muhammed-bin-tughlaq was the Delhi sultan who shifted his capital from Delhi to daulatabad
He was a very famous ruler of tughlaq dynasty
decline of tughlaq dynasty
Tughlaq dynasty was created in 1321.
Muhammad bin Tughlaq was called a "mad genius" due to his ambitious and unconventional policies, such as shifting the capital city from Delhi to Daulatabad and introducing token currency. His erratic behavior and drastic administrative reforms, which often backfired, earned him a reputation for being eccentric and unpredictable.
Muhammad bin Tughluq was the Sultan of Delhi from 1325to1351. 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 , 1333 it as a second capital.
Firuz Shah Tughlaq was born in 1309.
Tughlaq Tamar Khan died in 1247.
Ghiyas Ud Din Tughlaq Shah 1
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Firuz Shah Tughlaq died on 1388-09-20.