What was Ghazi Malik's title before becoming Sultan?

He was known as the 'Ghazi' (Slayer of Infidels) for his persistent and successful defense of the North-West frontier against the Mongols.

Transition in the Delhi Sultanate

UPSC Archival Analysis

Ghazi Malik, who took the regnal name Ghiyas-ud-din Tughluq, was the founder of the Tughluq dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate.

Exam Year

2017

Evidence Source

UPSC Level

ID: HIS_MED_2017_138 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India