The decision to shift the capital from Delhi to Devagiri reflected Muhammad bin Tughlaq’s ambition to expand and consolidate his authority in South India. The Sultanate had recently gained control over major Deccan regions and Devagiri lay at a geographically central point between North India and the southern provinces. Muhammad bin Tughlaq believed that relocating the capital would improve communication, strengthen political control and support his larger vision of ruling a unified subcontinent. However, the plan was poorly executed, causing massive displacement, public suffering and financial loss. Ultimately, Devagiri was abandoned as the capital, proving the experiment an administrative failure.