Information about Tughlaq dynasty

Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq (1320-25 AD)

Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq established a new dynasty in the Delhi Sultanate. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq became the Sultan of Delhi in 1320 AD, ending the rule of Khusro Shah. Nizamuddin Auliya had said about Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq that Delhi is still far away.

Mohammed-bin-Tughlaq (1325-51 AD)

After the death of Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq, Mohammad bin Tughlaq became the Sultan of Delhi in 1325 AD. He was the first Sultan among the Sultans of Delhi, who started giving posts on the basis of merit. During his reign, he became famous due to controversial decisions. Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq established a department named Diwan-i-Kohi for the development of agriculture. At this time Bahman Shah established the independence of Bahmani kingdom in Maharashtra in 1347 AD.

Firoz Shah Tughlaq (1351-88 AD)

Firoz Shah Tughlaq became the Sultan of Delhi after the death of Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq in Satta in 1351 AD. Firoz Shah Tughlaq was the son of Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq's younger brother Rajab. Rajab was married to the daughter of a Rajput MP, Ranmal. Thus Firoz was the first Muslim ruler born from a Hindu mother.

He established a charity department called Diwan-e-Khairat to help the poor. He established Employment Bureau and Darul Safa. Firoz Tughlaq got the Ashoka Pillar from Meerut along with the top amount and got it installed at the Feroz Shah Kotla in Delhi. Nasiruddin Muhammad was the last Sultan of the Tughlaq dynasty.

Lodi dynasty – Bahlol Lodi (1451-89 AD)

Bahlol Lodi founded the Lodi dynasty. He was related to the Sahu Khel, an important branch of the Afghans. On becoming the Sultan of Delhi, he assumed the title of Ghazi. He granted jagirs to Afghan chieftains. He used to call his chieftains as Masnad-e-Ali. And when the chieftains were standing, he himself used to stand.

Alexander Lodi (1489-1517 AD)

Nizam Khan started the rule in the name of Sultan Sikandar Shah from 14 to 89 AD. Sikandar Lodi was the son of a goldsmith Hindu mother. His mother's name was Jaiband. He introduced a scale called Gaj-e-Sikandari for land measurement. On whose orders 1 Ayurveda text of Sanskrit was translated into Persian in the name of Farhange. In 1504 AD, he established the city of Agra. In order to maintain his dominion over the rulers of Rajasthan, he made Agra his capital. During the reign of Sikandar Lodi, the best book of musical art, 'Lajjat-e- Sikandar Shahi', was composed. The famous saint Kabir Das was a contemporary of Sikandar Lodi.

Ibrahim Lodi (1517-26 AD)

15270 Ibrahim Lodi became the ruler after the death of Sikandar Lodi. He was the last ruler of Delhi Sultanate. Ibrahim Lodi was defeated by Babur in the First Battle of Panipat on 21 April 1526 AD, ending the rule of the Delhi Sultanate that was busy with it.

Administration in the Sultanate