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Why did Muhammad bin Tughlaq abandon his scheme of territorial expansion?
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Solution
Muhammad bin Tughlaq abandoned his scheme of territorial expansion due to massive financial losses, administrative failure, and a severe famine that struck his kingdom. Additionally, his army faced adverse weather and a lack of adequate resources while planning campaigns such as the Khurasan expedition.
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