Delhi sultanate:

Delhi sultanate, principal Muslim power in north India from the 13th to the 16th century, enabled by the campaigns of the Ghurid dynasty and made independent by Iltutmish. The period between 1206 and 1290 represents a critical phase in Indian history when the Delhi Sultanate emerged as a new political entity amid considerable turbulence and conflict. Following Muhammad Ghori’s assassination in 1206, the nascent sultanate faced existential challenges from both internal power struggles and external threats. This tumultuous period witnessed the rise of three remarkable rulers—Qutbuddin Aibak, Iltutmish, and Balban—who each contributed significantly to ... Introduction The Delhi Sultanate , spanning from 1206 to 1526 AD, marked a significant era in the history of India. This article delves into the various dynasties that ruled during this period, shedding light on their administration, economic policies, cultural contributions, and architectural marvels. The Delhi Sultanate or the Sultanate of Delhi was a late medieval empire primarily based in Delhi that stretched over large parts of the Indian subcontinent for more than three centuries. [15][16][17] The sultanate was established in 1206 in the former Ghurid territories in India.