Which of the following cities of Delhi was founded by Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answeris option 3 i.e. Tughluqabad
- The Tughlaq dynasty's founder, Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq, established the Delhi city of Tughluqabad around the beginning of the fourteenth century.
- As the capital of the Tughlaq Sultanate, it was built as a fortified city. Although Tughluqabad was ultimately abandoned for a number of reasons, including its remoteness from the major centres of power, it is renowned for its magnificent defences and advantageous location.
- As a legacy of the Tughlaq era, the remains of Tughluqabad remain intact.