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Muhammad bin Tughluq accedes as sultan (1325)

Type Event Region South Asia Time 1325

In 1325, after Tughluq dynasty founder Ghiyath al-Din Tughluq died unexpectedly during the Deccan campaign, his son Muhammad bin Tughluq acceded in D…

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  1. 1325On the Deccan campaign route · DeccanSultan Ghiyath al-Din Tughluq died unexpectedly during the Deccan campaign, creating a brief succession crisis in the Tughluq dynasty that enabled Muhammad bin Tughluq to seize the throne swiftly.
  2. 1325Delhi · DelhiMuhammad bin Tughluq was enthroned as sultan in Delhi, formally taking supreme power over the Tughluq dynasty and the Delhi Sultanate, beginning a reign known for military expansion and radical reform.

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