The Tughlaqs dominated Delhi sultanate from 1320 AD to 1398 AD. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq was the first emperor of the Tughlaq Dynasty who was, in his previous year, a governor of north-west provinces. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq ruled Delhi till 1325 AD and his son Muhammad bin Tughlaq became the next heir to the throne.

During his rein Muhammad bin Tughlaq achieved many a milestones like that of extensive expansion of his dominion. From Assam in the east and Sindh in the west to Madurai in the south and Peshawar in the north, Muhammad bin Tughlaq conquered a huge number of places. Silver and gold coins had also been circulated in the dominion of Muhammad bin Tughlaq.

Although he tried to influence people through his initiatives but due to some of his decisions Muhammad bin Tughlaq had to face strong protest from the mass. In 1351 AD Muhammad bin Tughlaq died and Feroz Tughlaq became the next ruler of Tughlaq Dynasty in Delhi. He ruled Delhi for 37 years and implemented many irrigation and architectural projects. Before dying Feroz Tughlaq made his son the legal heir to the throne.

The history of Delhi reveals the very fact that after the demise of Feroz Tughlaq the Dynasty became weak due to the inefficient rulers. Mahmud Nasir-uddin who was the last representative of the Tughlaq Dynasty continued his rule in Delhi sultanate till 1398 AD.

After the Tughlaqs Sayyid Dynasty started their rule in Delhi sultanate.

Last Updated on 04 July 2011

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