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Introduction to Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq

Ghiyas-ud-Din Tughlaq was the founder of the Tughlaq Empire in India. For many years he served under Ala-ud-Din Khilji as the Warden of the Marches or the Governor of the Frontier Province.

He was the son of a Turk Father and his mother was a Hindu Jat. He was earlier known as Ghazi Tughlaq.

Early Career

Ghiyas-ud-Din Tughlaq rose to the high position by dint of his personal merits. He led many expeditions against the Mongols and gave them such heavy punishments that they dared not attack India during the reign of his master (Ala-ud-Din Khilji).

At the head of a strong army and accompanied by his son Juna Khan he marched against Khusro Khan and after defeating him near Delhi he got him beheaded.

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Then Ghazi Tughlaq ascended the throne with the title of Ghiyas­-ud-Din Tughlaq. But it was not an easy throne for him because confusion was prevailing all around and the distant provinces were trying to declare their independence.

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