History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET June 2023 History (Shift-I)
The only city in India that could be set in the same class as Delhi, according to Ibn Battuta, was:
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BSatgaon
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DDaulatabad (Devgiri) ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) Daulatabad (Devgiri) — It was Daulatabad, so the answer is Daulatabad.
Explanation
★It was Daulatabad, so the answer is Daulatabad.
★According to Ibn Battuta, Daulatabad was the only city in India that could be set in the same class as Delhi.
★Ibn Battuta visited India during the rule of Muhammad bin Tughlaq.
★Muhammad bin Tughlaq transferred his capital from Delhi to Devagiri and renamed it Daulatabad.
★The transfer of capital caused great suffering to the people of Delhi.
★The plan was highly unsuccessful, but the city itself was greatly admired.
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