Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq's decision to shift his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad (in the Deccan) is a controversial event in medieval Indian history. While Tughlaq himself chose Daulatabad, historical sources suggest that his advisors or ministers had reservations and proposed other locations, with Mandu being one of the prominent alternatives mentioned by some chroniclers.
In the plan of change of Capital of Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq, which city was proposed to be chosen by his ministers by majority?
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