Ghazi Malik established a new dynasty that came to be known as Tughlaq and took the titular name, Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq.
History repeated itself when Ghazi Malik ascended the throne in 1320. The nobles revolted and the provinces began asserting their independence again. But, he slowly gained the support of the nobles as he let them retain their privileges.
When it came to military matters, he continued Alauddin’s policies. In order to keep the Mongol invasions in check, he fortified the North-Western border. His son Ulugh Khan was sent on an expedition to the Kakatiya capital Warangal which resulted in the annexation of the city.
The manner of the death of Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq is quite suspicious; he died due to the collapse of a wooden pavilion while he was returning from Bengal after putting down a revolt there.
Though his death seemed natural, some historians believe that he died because of a conspiracy hatched by his son Ulugh Khan.
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