By the time Firuz Shah, cousin of Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq came to power in 1351, the empire had become too large. There were hardly any loyal nobles because of Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq’s notorious policies. Many provinces had asserted independence as well.
Firuz wanted to keep his army, nobles and priests happy. He gave back their hereditary rights and land to the nobles and the army. He gave the ulamas – religious scholars- high offices. He also persecuted those whom they did not like.
Firuz abstained from administering harsh punishments and focussed on building hospitals, canals, rest-houses and towns. He also worked to improve farming. As a result of all these, trade flourished. Though his reign was marked by peace and prosperity, his authority and control reduced significantly. No strong kings emerged from the Tughlaq dynasty after his death.
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