Q. Khandesh, situated in the Tapti valley, was founded by–
Answer: Malik Raja
Notes: Khandesh, in the Tapti valley, was founded by Malik Raja Faruqi after Firuz Shah Tughluq's death. A former Tughluq noble, he capitalized on political instability. Khandesh became a trade and cultural center with Persian and Deccan influences. The Faruqi dynasty ruled for nearly two centuries, enhancing the region's architecture, including Asirgarh Fort.

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