 He did not take up any royal title due to fear of Amir Timur (better known historically as Tamerlane) and contended himself with the titles of "Rayat-i-Ala" (Sublime Banners) and "Masnad-i-Aali" or (Most High Post).During his reign, coins were continued to be struck in the name of previous Tughlaq rulers.After his death on 20 May 1421, he was succeeded by his son Mubarak Khan, who took the title of "Muizz-ud-Din Mubarak Shah".