Question

Why is Firuz Shah Tughluq called 'the reformer'?

Answer 1

Sultan Firuz Shah Tughlaq (1309 – 20 September 1388) was a Turkic Muslim ruler of the Tughlaq Dynasty, who reigned over the Sultanate of Delhi from 1351 to 1388.[1] He was the son of a Rajput Hindu princess of Dipalpur.[2] His father's name was Rajab (the younger brother of Ghazi Malik) who had the title Sipahsalar.[citation needed] He succeeded his cousin Muhammad bin Tughlaq following the latter's death at Thatta in Sindh where Muhammad bin Tughlaq had gone in pursuit of Taghi the ruler of Gujarat. For the first time in the History of Delhi Sultanate a situation was confronted wherein nobody was ready to accept the reigns of power. With much difficulty the camp followers convinced Firuz to accept the responsibility. Infact Khwaja Jahan, the Wazir of Muhammad bin Tughlaq had placed a small boy on throne claiming him to the son of Muhammad bin Tughlaq[3] who meekly surrendered afterwards. Due to widespread unrest his realm was much smaller than Muhammad's. Tughlaq was forced by rebellions to concede virtual independence to Bengal and other provinces.

Answer 2

Answer:

Sultan Firuz Shah Tughlaq (1309 – 20 September 1388) was a Turkic Muslim ruler of the Tughlaq Dynasty, who reigned over the Sultanate of Delhi from 1351 to 1388.[1] He was the son of a Rajput Hindu princess of Dipalpur.[2] His father's name was Rajab (the younger brother of Ghazi Malik) who had the title Sipahsalar.[citation needed] He succeeded his cousin Muhammad bin Tughlaq following the latter's death at Thatta in Sindh where Muhammad bin Tughlaq had gone in pursuit of Taghi the ruler of Gujarat. For the first time in the History of Delhi Sultanate a situation was confronted wherein nobody was ready to accept the reigns of power. With much difficulty the camp followers convinced Firuz to accept the responsibility. Infact Khwaja Jahan, the Wazir of Muhammad bin Tughlaq had placed a small boy on throne claiming him to the son of Muhammad bin Tughlaq[3] who meekly surrendered afterwards. Due to widespread unrest his realm was much smaller than Muhammad's. Tughlaq was forced by rebellions to concede virtual independence to Bengal and other provinces.