Prelims · 1 Ancient & Medieval India · 1.6.3 Delhi Sultanate: dynasties

1.6.3.5 Ghiyasuddin and Muhammad bin Tughlaq: the experiments

Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq founded a stable dynasty in 1320, and his son Muhammad bin Tughlaq (1325-51) launched ambitious projects (a second capital, token money, Doab taxes, a Khorasan army) that failed and set off revolts.

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Key terms

  • Tughlaq
  • Ghiyasuddin
  • Tughlaqabad
  • Muhammad bin Tughlaq
  • Daulatabad
  • token currency
  • Doab tax
  • Khorasan
  • Qarachil
  • Ibn Battuta
  • Barani
  • Warangal
  • Vijayanagara

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