Q. Why did Md-Bin-Tughlak change his capital from Delhi to Hyderabad/Deogiri?
(a) Because he wanted to improve trade in Deccan
(b) Because he wanted to spread Islam in the Deccan
(c) Because he wanted to punish the people of Delhi
(d) Because he wanted to escape from Mongolian invasion
Ans: (d) Because he wanted to escape from Mongolian invasion
Explanation: The primary reason why Muhammad bin Tughluq changed his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad (Deogiri) in the Deccan was (d) because he wanted to escape from the Mongol invasion.
Muhammad bin Tughluq, the Sultan of Delhi from 1325 to 1351, faced numerous challenges during his reign, including the threat of Mongol invasions from the north. In an attempt to protect himself and the capital from potential Mongol attacks, he decided to shift the capital from Delhi to Daulatabad (Deogiri) in the Deccan region.
Daulatabad was strategically located and offered better natural defenses compared to Delhi. Its geographic position in the Deccan provided a natural barrier against Mongol invasions from the north. By relocating the capital, Muhammad bin Tughluq aimed to create a safer stronghold for his administration and protect it from external threats.
While Muhammad bin Tughluq was known for his ambitious and often unconventional policies, there is no substantial evidence to suggest that he changed the capital to improve trade, spread Islam, or punish the people of Delhi.
Therefore, the correct answer to your question is (d) because he wanted to escape from the Mongol invasion.
