Ghazi Malik (later Sultan Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq) raised the banner of revolt against:

Ghazi Malik, the governor of Dipalpur (in Punjab), raised the banner of revolt against Khusrau Khan, who had seized the throne of Delhi with the title Nasiruddin Khusrau Shah.

Background:

• After the death of Alauddin Khalji in 1316, the Khalji dynasty declined rapidly.
• His son Qutbuddin Mubarak Shah became Sultan, but he was pleasure-loving and fell under the influence of his favourite, Khusrau Khan.
• Khusrau Khan was a convert from the Baradu (Barwari) community of Gujarat, whom Mubarak Shah had raised to a very high position.
• Khusrau Khan later murdered Mubarak Shah and seized the throne, taking the title Nasiruddin Khusrau Shah.
• He ruled for only a few months.

Ghazi Malik's revolt:

• Many nobles were unhappy with Khusrau Khan, and accused him of favouring his own community and of acting against Islam.
• Ghazi Malik, a veteran soldier who had fought successfully against the Mongols many times, led the revolt.
• His son, Fakhruddin Juna Khan (later Sultan Muhammad bin Tughlaq), escaped from Delhi to join him.
• Ghazi Malik marched to Delhi, defeated Khusrau Khan's army, and Khusrau was captured and killed.
• The nobles then chose Ghazi Malik as Sultan, and he took the title "Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq".

About Ghazi Malik:

• He was of humble origin, with a Turkish father and (according to some accounts) a Jat mother.
• He had served under the Khalji Sultans, and had defended the north-west frontier against the Mongols for many years.
• His name "Ghazi" was a title given to warriors who fought against non-Muslims.

As Sultan:

• He followed a moderate policy and restored order.
• He reduced the land revenue demand, and encouraged agriculture by building canals.
• He sent his son Juna Khan to conquer Warangal and other parts of the south.

Why not the other options?

• ✗Alauddin Khalji had already died.
• ✗Mubarak Shah had been murdered by Khusrau.
• ✗Malik Kafur had been killed in 1316.