Significance of the Reign of
Muhammad-bin-Tughluq
Sultan Muhammad-bin-Tughluq holds a
specific place in the history of Medieval India. His reign is significant from
several points of view. During his reign the direct rule of Delhi Sultanate was
established in most of the South and it was the Zenith of his career from the
point of view of territorial expansion. At the same time disintegration of the
Sultanate began because of the Utopian schemes of the Sultan.
None of the Sultans possessed so many virtues
and merits as Sultan Muhammad-bin-Tughluq did. Dr. Ishwari Prasad has remarked,
“Muhammad-bin-Tughluq was unquestionably the ablest man among the crowned heads
of the middle ages, of all kings who had sat upon the throne of Delhi since the
Muhammadan conquest, he was, undoubtedly, the most accomplished and learned.”
He encouraged literature, since and arts but in spite of his virtues his
schemes failed.
The character and personality f the
Sultan is so intricate that it has become very difficult to assess it properly.
Scholars, therefore, are not unanimous in their views about his character and
personality. Barani writes, “Muhammad is a man who above all others, is fond of
making presents and shedding blood. There may always be seen at his gate, some
poor persons becoming rich or some living one condemned to death. His generous
and brave actions and his cruel and violent deeds have gained notoriety among
the people. In spite of this, he is the most humble of men and the one who
exhibits the greatest equity.
The study of his character gives
specific significance to this period. At the same time his luck was strange.
During his reign the country was so much wrecked by revolts, famines and
epidemics as if some natural power was bent upon testing him and discarding all
his plans. He intended to make several reforms for the good of the people but
some of them were so new and revolutionary that the contemporary people failed
to understand them, rather they acted against them.
The name of the Sultan spread for and
wide in entire Asia due to his liberal policies. He gave ample money to the
distressed, the needy and his favorites. At the same time he introduced severe
punishments of barbarous nature. Secularism also reached its zenith during his
reign and the influence of Ulema was minimized. Hence, the reign of Muhammad-bin-Tughluq
was very significant as it had so many redeeming factors.
Hi. I’m Designer of Blog Magic. I’m CEO/Founder of ThemeXpose. I’m Creative Art Director, Web Designer, UI/UX Designer, Interaction Designer, Industrial Designer, Web Developer, Business Enthusiast, StartUp Enthusiast, Speaker, Writer and Photographer. Inspired to make things looks better.
0 टिप्पणियाँ:
एक टिप्पणी भेजें
THANKS FOR YOUR COMMENTS
टिप्पणी: केवल इस ब्लॉग का सदस्य टिप्पणी भेज सकता है.