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Question
Mention the two controversial steps taken by Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq.
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Solution
Two controversial steps taken by Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq, were as follows:
- Shifting the capital from Delhi to Devagiri (Daulatabad) then back to Delhi created great hardship for the people.
- Token currency or bronze tanka were introduced to replace the silver tanka, but the experiment failed due to the broad circulation of counterfeit or fake coins.
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