Tughluq dynasty
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The Tughluq dynasty ruled the Delhi sultanate of northern India from 1320 to 1414 CE. This dynasty was founded by Ghiyath al-Din Tughluq, who overthrew the Khalji dynasty. His son, Muhammad ibn Tughluq, succeeded him and briefly expanded the Delhi sultanate's rule over much of the Indian subcontinent.12
Muhammad ibn Tughluq's reign was marked by ambitious administrative reforms, including the transfer of the capital to Deogir (now Daulatabad) and the introduction of token currency, both of which ultimately failed. He also faced numerous rebellions, and his policies, though sometimes visionary, were often executed with harshness, leading to the decline of the sultanate's power by the end of his reign.1
The Tughluq dynasty was eventually succeeded by the Sayyid dynasty after the invasion of Timur weakened central authority.3
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