The new towns of Muhammadabad and Mustafabad was founded by Mahmud Beg...
Mahmud Begarha, a Sultan of Gujarat, captured three forts in his military campaigns during the 15th century - the forts of Champaner, Girnar, and Chittor.
After his victory over the forts of Champaner and Girnar in 1484, he founded two new towns - Muhammadabad and Mustafabad. These towns were named after his father Muhammad Begada and grandfather Mustafa I.
Therefore, the correct answer of the question is c) Only (A) and (B) - Muhammadabad and Mustafabad were founded by Mahmud Begarha after his victory over the forts of Champaner and Girnar. The fort of Chittor was also captured by Mahmud Begarha, but it was not associated with the foundation of these new towns.
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The new towns of Muhammadabad and Mustafabad was founded by Mahmud Beg...
The correct answer is option 'C' - Only (A) and (B).
Explanation:
Mahmud Begarha, the Sultan of Gujarat, founded the new towns of Muhammadabad and Mustafabad after his victories over the forts of Champaner and Girnar.
1. The fort of Champaner:
- Mahmud Begarha captured the fort of Champaner in 1484, which was ruled by the Rajputs.
- Champaner was a strategically important fort located in present-day Gujarat.
- After his victory, Mahmud Begarha established the town of Muhammadabad near the fort.
2. The fort of Girnar:
- Mahmud Begarha conquered the fort of Girnar in 1499.
- Girnar was a formidable fort situated in the Girnar Hills of Gujarat.
- After capturing Girnar, Mahmud Begarha established the town of Mustafabad nearby.
3. The fort of Chittorgarh (Chittora):
- The option (C) mentioned the fort of Chittora, but it is not correct.
- Mahmud Begarha did not found the towns of Muhammadabad and Mustafabad after his victory over Chittorgarh.
- Chittorgarh is a famous fort located in present-day Rajasthan and was not associated with the foundation of these towns.
In conclusion, Mahmud Begarha founded the towns of Muhammadabad and Mustafabad after his victories over the forts of Champaner and Girnar. The correct answer is option 'C' - Only (A) and (B).