Which ruler of Delhi Sultanate built a new capital named 'Jahanpanah'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which ruler of Delhi Sultanate built a new capital named 'Jahanpanah'?
A. Alauddin Khalji
B. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
C. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
D. Firuz Shah Tughlaq
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Muhammad bin Tughlaq built a new capital called Jahanpanah near Delhi in 1327, but he later abandoned it.

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