Q. Who among the following was the Sultan at Delhi when the Vijayanagar empire was founded?
Answer: Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq
Notes: Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq was the Sultan of Delhi when the Vijayanagar empire was founded in 1336 by Harihara and Bukka. He reigned from 1325 to 1351 as the second Tughlaq ruler after Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq (1320-1325). Rebellions in South India during his rule, including by Harihara and Bukka, led to Vijayanagar's establishment as Delhi lost control. 
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