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Name two major administrative experiments undertaken by Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq.
Delhi Sultanate
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Two major administrative experiments undertaken by Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq are:
- He raised the taxes in Doab region which was very fertile. The area was suffering a famine in the year he raised the taxes.
- The Sultan decided to move his capital from Delhi to Devagiri (renamed Daulatabad) to avoid Mongol attacks from the North-West. He ordered the entire population to shift, leading to many casualties due to poor planning, lack of transport, and provisions.
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