Who founded Hoshangabad town in the 15th century?

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Hoshangabad town, now Narmadapuram, was founded around 1405-1406 AD by Sultan Hoshang Shah Ghori. He was the second ruler of the Malwa region. The town was established as a strategic fort against Gond invaders. Sultan Hoshang Shah belonged to the Malwa Sultanate, with Mandu as its capital.

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Sultan Hoshang Shah of Mandu Hoshangabad town, now Narmadapuram, was founded around 1405-1406 AD by Sultan Hoshang Shah Ghori. He was the second ruler of the Malwa region. The town was established as a strategic fort against Gond invaders. Sultan Hoshang Shah belonged to the Malwa Sultanate, with Mandu as its capital.

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