Delhi Sultanate: Dynasties & Rulers
The Delhi Sultanate was an Islamic empire that dominated vast regions of the Indian subcontinent, including areas of present-day India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and southern Nepal, for 320 years from 1206 to 1526. It underwent rule by five successive dynasties: the Mamluk (Slave), Khalji, Tughlaq, Sayyid, and Lodi dynasties.
- The Sultanate was established after the fragmentation of Muhammad Ghori's territories and was characterized by strong military leadership, strategic expansion, and the absorption of diverse populations.
Mamluk Dynasty (1206 to 1290 AD)
- The Mamluks, initially Turkish military slaves, became rulers and were referred to as Slave Kings due to their origins.
- Qutb-ud-din Aibak was ....
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- 1 Feudal Polity in Early Medieval India
- 2 Gupta Kings: Chandragupta I, Samudragupta & Vikramaditya
- 3 Decentralized Governance in the Gupta Age
- 4 Mauryan Kings: Chandragupta and Ashoka
- 5 Mughal Political System & Governance
- 6 Delhi Sultanate: Political System & Governance
- 7 Tribal Political Organisation in Early Vedic Period
- 8 Rise of Monarchical Power in Mahajanapadas
- 9 Centralized Monarchy during Mauryan Empire
- 10 Evolution of the Indian Civil Service (ICS) During the British Era
