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Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq

Type Figure Region South Asia Time c. 1280–1325 Also known as Ghiyas al-Din Tughlaq

Ghiyas al-Din Tughlaq (c. 1280–1325), a Turkic Muslim military noble formerly governor of the Delhi frontier, defeated the usurper Khusrau Khan in 13…

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  1. c. 1300–1320Dipalpur · PunjabRuled the Punjab frontier under the name Ghazi Malik, suppressing rebellions and consolidating northern defenses, accumulating military-political prestige and forces.
  2. 1320–1325Delhi · Delhi SultanateAfter defeating Khusrau Khan he established a new dynasty, reformed the bureaucracy, built the new city of Tughlaqabad, and planned expeditions against Bengal and other regions.

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