Muhammad bin Tughluq

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1. When was Muhammad bin Tughluq born?Circa 1290
2. What is the death?March 20, 1351
3. What is the career?Sultan of Delhi (1325-1351)
4. Who was Muhammad bin Tughluq?He was a 14th-century Sultan of Delhi, known for his sharp mind and unusual ideas.
5. How did he become king?He was the son of the dynasty’s founder and took the throne after his father died in 1325.

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Ibn Battuta: A renowned 14th-century Berber Muslim scholar and explorer who traveled extensively and documented his journeys.
Tughlaq Dynasty: A Muslim dynasty that ruled the Delhi Sultanate from 1320 to 1414.