Learning about the Tughluq dynasty is very important because questions have been asked in many competitive examinations about it. Additionally, in various interviews, questions about the Tughluq rulers and their policies have also been asked, therefore it is important for an aspirant of competitive exams to learn about this dynasty.
- The Tughluq dynasty was the 3rd dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate.
- The Tughluq dynasty ruled for 93 years from 1320 to 1413
- The Tughlaq Dynasty rulers were also called as the Quaraunah Turks
- The Tughlaq Dynasty ascended the power after the Khilji Dynasty.
- Ghazi Malik was the founder and first ruler of The Tughlaq Dynasty.
- Ghazi Malik founded the Tughlaq dynasty in 1320.
- Ghazi Malik is also known as Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq.
- Ibn Battuta, the famous Muslim, explorer who came to India during the regime of Mohammad Bin Tughlaq.
- Ibn Battuta belonged to Morocco.
- Mohammad Bin Tughlaq increased the land revenue to overcome financial difficulties.
- Mohammad Bin Tughlaq shifted the capital from Delhi to Daulatabad.
- Mohammad Bin Tughlaq replaced gold and silver coins with copper and brass coins.
- Nasir-ud-Din Mahmud Shah Tughluq was the last ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty.