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Accession of Firuz Shah Tughlaq as Sultan of Delhi

Type Event Region South Asia Time 1351

In 1351 Sultan Muhammad bin Tughlaq of the Tughlaq dynasty died, and his cousin Firuz Shah Tughlaq ascended the throne at Delhi.…

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  1. 1351Delhi · North IndiaSultan Muhammad bin Tughlaq died of illness on campaign; his radical currency and tax policies had already severely weakened central authority, rebellions were frequent across the realm, and the Delhi court fell into a succession crisis.
  2. 1351Firuz Shah Kotla · North IndiaNobles and religious figures raised Firuz Shah Tughlaq to the sultanate; he was crowned at Delhi, promising to restore order and lighten taxes, in contrast to his predecessor's harsh rule and military adventures.

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