Firuz Shah Tughlaq | Brief Biography
Firuz Shah Tughlaq | Brief Biography
Firuz Shah Tughlaq was a Sultan of the Tughlaq dynasty who ruled over the Delhi Sultanate in India from 1351 to 1388. He was born in 1309 in the city of Fatehabad and was the third son of Sultan Muhammad bin Tughlaq.
Firuz Shah Tughlaq ascended to the throne after the death of his cousin Sultan Muhammad bin Tughlaq’s son, Sultan Mahmud, who was killed during a rebellion in Bengal. He was initially faced with a number of challenges, including a rebellion by his own brother and an attack by the Mongols, but he managed to defeat both threats and consolidate his rule.
One of Firuz Shah Tughlaq’s most notable achievements was his extensive public works program, which included the construction of canals, wells, and reservoirs to improve irrigation and water supply in the region. He also built several mosques, palaces, and public buildings, including the famous Firoz Shah Kotla Fort in Delhi.
Firuz Shah Tughlaq was also known for his piety and patronage of learning and the arts. He founded several madrasas (Islamic schools) and libraries and encouraged the translation of Persian and Arabic texts into Sanskrit and Hindi. He also commissioned several works of literature and poetry, including the famous historical text, “Futuh al-Salatin” (Conquests of the Sultans).
During his reign, Firuz Shah also undertook military campaigns to expand his empire, but with limited success. He conquered parts of Bengal and Madhya Pradesh but failed to subdue the Hindu kingdoms in the south.
Firuz Shah’s later years were marked by political instability, as his sons and nobles vied for power and influence. He died in 1388 and was succeeded by his grandson, Sultan Nasiruddin Mahmud Shah Tughlaq. 0 0 0.
Firuz Shah Tughlaq Brief Biography
Sources:
“The Delhi Sultanate: A Political and Military History” by Peter Jackson
“The Sultanate of Delhi” by A.L. Srivastava
“Medieval India: From Sultanat to the Mughals” by Satish Chandra. ***
N.B. This article originally belongs to the book entitled ‘Brief Biographies of Eminent Generals and Conquerors’ by Menonim Menonimus.
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