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Download Solution PDFMuḥammad ibn Tughluq was the ______ sultan of the Tughluq dynasty.
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is second.
Key Points
- Muḥammad ibn Tughluq was the second sultan of the Tughluq dynasty in India.
- He ruled from 1325 to 1351 after succeeding his father, Ghiyas-ud-din Tughluq.
- His reign is noted for several ambitious projects, including the transfer of the capital from Delhi to Daulatabad.
- Muḥammad ibn Tughluq is known for his controversial and often unsuccessful policies.
Additional Information
- Tughluq Dynasty
- The Tughluq dynasty was a Muslim dynasty of Turkic origin which ruled over the Delhi Sultanate in medieval India.
- The dynasty was founded by Ghiyas-ud-din Tughluq in 1320.
- The Tughluqs are known for their architectural innovations and extensive building projects.
- Capital Shift to Daulatabad
- One of Muḥammad ibn Tughluq's most ambitious projects was the transfer of the capital from Delhi to Daulatabad (in present-day Maharashtra).
- This move was intended to better control the Deccan region, but it ultimately failed due to logistical challenges.
- Token Currency
- Muḥammad ibn Tughluq also introduced token currency, a policy that failed due to lack of public trust and widespread counterfeiting.
- This initiative was one of the earliest attempts to introduce a fiat currency system in India.
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