A geography club has compared flood patterns of the Indus plains with accounts of Muhammad bin Tughluq's attempt to move his capital from Delhi to Daulataba...
Question 1 Report
A geography club has compared flood patterns of the Indus plains with accounts of Muhammad bin Tughluq's attempt to move his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad. The accounts describe long journeys, hardship for officials and difficulties in keeping control of northern India. The club is considering why ambitious plans can weaken a ruler's achievements.
(a) Identify the capital to which Muhammad bin Tughluq ordered people to move. [1]
(b) Describe two problems caused by the transfer of the capital. [2]
(c) Explain why the decision damaged Muhammad bin Tughluq's authority. [3]
Answer Details
(a) Daulatabad [1] (b) Any two: officials and families faced a long difficult journey [1]; Delhi was weakened or partly deserted [1]; administration of northern areas became harder [1]; the move caused suffering and resentment [1] (c) The policy appeared impractical [1]; people lost confidence because they had been forced to move and later return [1]; unrest and rebellions became more likely, reducing control of the state [1]
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