Tughlaq By Girish Karnad Text Jun 2026

We see a Sultan who is deeply committed to secularism and justice. He forgives a Brahmin (who is actually a trickster named Aziz in disguise) to prove his impartiality.

In the sweltering heat of Delhi's summer, a ruler sits upon his throne, surrounded by sycophants and yes-men. Muhammad bin Tughlaq, the Sultan of Delhi, with a gaze both calculating and mad, spins his web of deceit and destruction. tughlaq by girish karnad text

Meanwhile, Tughlaq's relationships with his family members and courtiers become strained. His wife, Fakhr-un-Nisa, and his cousin, Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq, are critical of his decisions, while his friend and advisor, Ainul Mulk, tries to mediate between Tughlaq and his opponents. We see a Sultan who is deeply committed