This post discusses the impact of the Mughal rule on India in terms of governance, religions, art, and architecture, culture, etc. Impact of the Mughal rule on India The following is a thematic explanation of the impact of the Mughal rule on India. 1. Synthesis of Indo-Islamic culture The Mughal period (1526 – 1858)…
This article discusses Jalal ud din Akbar’s policy of religious toleration and integration as the third important king of the Mughal empire. His tolerant approach continued to inspire the later Mughals to follow in his footsteps to maintain peace and keep India under one rule for the first time. What are the important indicators…
This article gives a brief but comprehensive account of the Lodhi dynasty that ruled the Delhi Sultanate from 1451 to 1526. Introduction The Lodhi dynasty was founded by Bahlul Shah Lodhi by replacing Alaudin Alam Shah, the last ruler of the Sayyid dynasty. Alaudin Alam Shah voluntarily abdicated the throne in favor of Bahlul Khan…
This post discusses the reasons behind Zahiruddin Babur’s attack on India in 1525. The article also gives an introduction of Babur and the details of the events that took place in the aftermath of the invasion such as the First Battle of Panipat, the death of Sultan Ibrahim, and the establishment of the Mughal Empire. …
This post gives a brief but comprehensive account of the Sayyid Dynasty that ruled the Delhi Sultanate from 1414 to 1551. Brief introduction A former governor of Multan under the Sultan of Delhi founded the Sayyid dynasty in 1414. Khizr Khan had supported and joined the Mongols in their attack on India. This was a…
This article provides a brief but comprehensive description Tughluq dynasty that ruled the Delhi Sultanate for almost a century from 1320 to 1413. How did Tughluq Dynasty come to power? The Punjab governor, Giyas-ud-din Tughluq, assumed power as king after he murdered Sultan Ghazi Malik in collusion with amirs. The Tughluq had also secured the…
This post describes the Khalji dynasty that ruled the Delhi Sultanate for a period of 30 years covering large parts of the Indian subcontinent. Brief introduction Founded by Jala-ud-din Khalji, the Khalji dynasty reigned the Delhi sultanate from 1290 to 1320. Khalji dynasty replaced Mamluk rulers and Turkic nobles as the dominating power thus bringing…
This article describes Mamluk architecture patronized by the slave dynasty in India from 1206 to 1290. The Mamluk architecture was characterized by minarets, mausoleum, and madrasas. The architectural structures include Qutb Minar, the Mausoleum of Prince Nasirud-din Mahmud, the tomb of Balban, etc. Description of Architectural monuments The following is a description of architectural monuments…
This post gives a brief but comprehensive description of the Mamluk dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate founded by Qutb-ud-din Aibak in 1206. Who were the Mamluks? Mamluk is a Turkic word that means a soldier of a slave origin. Mamluks started to occupy a powerful position in Muslim armies from the 9th century because of…
Founded by Qutub-ud-Din Aibak in 1206, the Delhi sultanate was a Muslim empire in north India from 1206 to 1525. This article discusses how did Aibak, the slave general found the Delhi Sultanate? Background Mu’izz ad-Din Muhammad Ghori, also known as Muhammad of Ghor was the Sultan of the Ghurid Empire from 1173 to 1202….