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Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq Biography and Timeline

Follow Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq through 2 dated historical records for India.

Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
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1320–1321Years on this page

1320

Foundation of Tughlaq Dynasty

Sultan · Delhi Sultan · Delhi · House / Tughlaq Dynasty

Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq takes the Delhi throne and establishes the Tughlaq dynasty after the collapse of Khusrau Khan's regime.

Role range: 1320-1325

1321

Construction of Tughlaqabad

Sultan · Delhi Sultan · Tughlaqabad · House / Tughlaq Dynasty

Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq builds the massive fortified city of Tughlaqabad as a new defensive and royal center near Delhi.

Role range: 1320-1325

Records, sources and methodology

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