Q. Who among the following founded the city of Ahmedabad?

[A] Zafar Khan

[B] Ahmed Shah

[C] Mahmud Begarha

[D] Naseer Shah

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation: Ahmed Shah (c.1411–1441 CE): Grandson of Muzaffar Shah, who was the real founder of the kingdom of Gujarat as he not only controlled the nobility and settled the administration, but also expanded and consolidated the kingdom.

He founded the city of Ahmedabad and made it his capital in c. 1413 CE (shifted earlier capital from Patan).

Source: Poonam Dahiya

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