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Who was the first Sultan of the Tughlaq dynasty?
Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Firoz Shah Tughlaq
Nasiruddin Mahmud
Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq founded the Tughlaq dynasty in 1320 AD after overthrowing Nasiruddin Khusrau Shah of the Khilji dynasty. He assumed the title of Ghazi and ruled the Delhi Sultanate until 1325 AD, initiating several administrative and agricultural reforms.
Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq founded the Tughlaq dynasty in 1320 AD after overthrowing Nasiruddin Khusrau Shah of the Khilji dynasty. He assumed the title of Ghazi and ruled the Delhi Sultanate until 1325 AD, initiating several administrative and agricultural reforms.
Tughlaq Dynasty Timeline: 1320 AD to 1414 AD, the third dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate.
Founded the Tughlaq dynasty in 1320 AD after defeating Khusrau Shah.
Built the fortified city of Tughlaqabad, known for its slope walls and robust defense architecture.
Died in 1325 AD under mysterious circumstances when a pavilion collapsed, succeeded by his son Muhammad bin Tughlaq.
Option B is incorrect because Muhammad bin Tughlaq was the second ruler, famous for his ambitious administrative experiments and shifting the capital to Daulatabad.
Option C is incorrect because Firoz Shah Tughlaq was the third ruler, well known for canal irrigation systems, taxation reforms, and founding cities like Firozabad and Hisar.
Option D is incorrect because Nasiruddin Mahmud was the last ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty during whose reign Timur invaded India in 1398 AD.
A is correct тАФ Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq was the founder and first Sultan of the Tughlaq dynasty, establishing his rule in 1320 AD.
For Indian history questions in competitive exams, always link the founder, key administrative reforms, and the immediate successor or foreign invasion associated with each Delhi Sultanate dynasty.