The Tughlaq Dynasty of north India started in 1321 CE in Delhi when Ghazi Tughlaq assumed the throne under the title of Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq . The Tughluqs were a Muslim family of Turkish origin. Their rule relied on their alliances with Turkish, Afghan, and other Muslim warriors from outside South Asia.

The empire grew under his son and successor Muhammad bin Tughlaq, but the latter became notorious for ill-advised policy experiments such as shifting the capital from Delhi to Deogiri (later named Daulatabad) and introducing copper coins without effective regulation against forgery.

After Mohammad bin Tughlaq his cousin Feroz Shah Tughlaq assumed throne. He was a very benevolent ruler but was somewaht militarily weak. After Feroz the Tughlaq dynasty started to fade out and there were no able leaders. After Feroz Shah's death in 1388, the dynasty was almost over within 10 years.

See also

• Delhi Sultanate