Which one among the following was/were the motive/motives behind Mohammad 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. It would protect him from direct Mongol invasions from the North-Western frontier. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
Option d is the correct answer
Statement 1 is correct: Daulatabad was located in the Deccan, and it was a strategic location for the region. Gujarat was also an important trading region, and Muhammad bin Tughluq wanted to be closer to the coast.
Statement 2 is correct: Daulatabad was located on the banks of the Godavari River, which was the access to the Western and Southern ports. This was important for trade and commerce.
Statement 3 is correct: Delhi was located in the NorthWestern frontier, and it was vulnerable to Mongol invasions. Daulatabad was located further south, and it was thought to be more secure from Mongol attacks.