⤭ Tughlaq :
Tughlaq
This play is written by Girish Karnad, is Indian English writer who has written this play first in Kannada then he himself translate it into English. He is a playwright of ‘Yayati’ and ‘Hayavadana’ great contemporary plays which present Indian social, cultural, historical ,philosophical and political issues.
‘Tughlaq’ is also based on political atmosphere and also deals with historical background. Sultan Muhammad –Bin-Tughlaq is the main character of this play and story is interwoven with his action through the play. The play also takes it center to power and position, there are many other characters who support power and position in life.
At every step, the play reflects the chaos, disillusionment and corruption that followed the Nehru era and this is one of the most important reasons of the popularity of the play. Tughlaq ruled in the 14th century and Nehru in the 1950s and 1960s striking parallels can easily be drawn between the two ages. This makes ‘Tughlaq’ a great political allegory. It tells the story of the reign of Tughlaq, ruler of Delhi. He was a visionary and an idealist as well as crafty political figure. His plan to make Devati the second administrative capital of his empire which was renamed ‘Daulatabad’. Sultan also has made an announcement to shift his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad. Tughlaq was an intelligent scholar. visioner, well read but because of his hunger of throne he commits patricide and fratricide. He believes in Divine and rule. Karnad weave the story of Azam and Aziz with the story of Tughlaq and creating suspense by giving the happy fate of Aziz.
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