Who was the founder of the Tughlaq dynasty?
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Correct answer: Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq founded the Tughlaq dynasty in 1320 after overthrowing Khusrau Khan. He restored order and ruled until 1325, when his son Muhammad bin Tughlaq succeeded him. Firoz Shah came later, and Nasiruddin Mahmud was a late Tughlaq ruler. Thus the first option correctly identifies the founder, not merely a later member of the dynasty.
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Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
Why is this the correct answer?
Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq founded the Tughlaq dynasty in 1320 after overthrowing Khusrau Khan. He restored order and ruled until 1325, when his son Muhammad bin Tughlaq succeeded him. Firoz Shah came later, and Nasiruddin Mahmud was a late Tughlaq ruler. Thus the first option correctly identifies the founder, not merely a later member of the dynasty.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 History question. Chapter: An Empire Across Three Continents. Topic: Political structure.
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