Career
He is the most widely known of the medieval Sultans of Bengal. His tomb is situated in Narayanganj of current day Bangladesh. In the initial period of his reign, he led a military expedition and successfully conquered Kamarupa.
But he mostly consolidated his power rather than annexation of territory during his reign.
He sent envoys and gifts to Khwaja Jahan of Jaunpur. He was also in good relationship with Young-Ie, the contemporary emperor of China.
Ghiyasuddin sent ambassadors to China in 1405, 1408 and 1409 Civil Engineering. Young-Ie also exchanged envoys and valuable gifts for him. Ghiyasuddin also sent envoys to Mecca and Medina.
He financially helped building two Madrasas, known as Ghiyasia Madrasa, in these two places.
Ghiyasuddin was a patron of scholars and poets. Persian poet Hafiz was in correspondence with him. Ghiyasuddin"s ruling ended by his death in 1411 Civil Engineering.
