Identify the correct order of events of Muhammad-bin-Tughluq.

Asked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2015 · Topic: Tughluq Dynasty (Muhammad bin Tughluq: Administrative Experiments (Transfer of Capital, Token Currency, Doab Taxation))

1. Transfer of capital, conquest of Nagarkot, Reform of Token currency, Taxation of the Doab
2. Reform of Token currency, Transfer of capital, Taxation of the Doab, conquest of Nagarkot
3. Taxation of the Doab, Transfer of capital, Reform of Token currency, conquest of Nagarkot
4. Conquest of Nagarkot, Reform of Token cur‐ rency, Taxation of the Doab, Transfer of the capit‐ al

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• - Taxation of the Doab: This occurred early in his reign, around 1326-1327, and was a significant administrative misstep contributing to distress and rebellion. - Transfer of capital: He ordered the transfer of the capital from Delhi to Devagiri (renamed Daulatabad) in 1327. - Reform of Token currency: The experiment with introducing bronze/ copper token currency equivalent to silver tanka was launched around 1329-1330. This experiment failed disastrously. - Conquest of Nagarkot: The expedition to capture the Kangra Fort (Nagarkot) took place around 1337-1338. - The chronological order is thus: Taxation of the Doab (1326-27), Transfer of Capital (1327), Reform of Token currency (1329-30), Conquest of Nagarkot (1337-38). 34. Which one among the following was/were the motive/motives behind Muhammad Bin Tughlaq's transfer of capital from Delhi to Daulatabad ? 1. The shift to Daulatabad would give him a chance to establish control over Deccan and Gujarat 2. It would provide access to the Western and Southern ports 3. It would protect him from direct Mongol invasion from the North-Western frontier Select the correct answer using the code given below :
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