Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
Also called: Ghazi Malik · Topic: Turkic Invasions and the Delhi Sultanate · NCERT: Beyond NCERT
Meaning
Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq founded the Tughlaq dynasty, the third dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate. He ruled from 1320 to 1325. Before he became sultan, he was called Ghazi Malik. He was a governor on the north-west frontier and fought off many Mongol attacks. In 1320 he overthrew Khusrau Khan and became sultan.
Example
Ghiyasuddin built Tughlaqabad, a huge fortress city in Delhi with thick, sloping walls. His tomb stands next to it and has the same sloping walls. He died in 1325, when a wooden pavilion fell on him. After him, his son Muhammad bin Tughlaq became sultan.
Don't confuse with
- Muhammad bin Tughlaq: he was Ghiyasuddin's son, who ruled after him. He is the sultan known for moving the capital to Daulatabad and for token coins.
- Firuz Shah Tughlaq: he was a later Tughlaq sultan, known for canals and for Firozabad.
Related concepts
- Tughlaq dynasty
- Tughlaqabad Fort
- Muhammad bin Tughlaq
- Transfer of capital to Daulatabad
- Daulatabad
- Token currency
- Diwan-i-Amir-i-Kohi
- Futuh-us-Salatin
- Musunuri Nayakas
- Firuz Shah Tughlaq