Q. Which medieval ruler renamed Beed as "Bir"?
Answer: Muhammad bin Tughluq
Notes: Muhammad bin Tughluq, Sultan of Delhi, renamed Beed as "Bir" after constructing a fort and wells around 1327. Beed's early history is tied to the Yadava rulers, but the name "Bir" comes from the Arabic word for well.
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