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….
This post gives a brief but comprehensive account of the life of Shah Waliullah Dehlawai, a prominent Indian Muslim leader of the 18th century. Name and birth The original name of Shah Waliullah was Quṭb-ud-Din Aḥmad. He was born on February 21, 1703, in Dehli, India. He was a devout Muslim and known for his…
This post gives a brief but comprehensive account of the life of Rahman Baba, A Pashtun Sufi Saint of the 18th century. Name, birth, and birthplace Raman baba was a great Sufi saint and Pashto poet from Peshwar. His real name was Abdur Rahman Muhammad. The great saint was born in 1632 in a village…
In this post, a brief but comprehensive account of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai (1689/1690 – 21 December 1752), one of the Sufi saints of Sindh is given. Birth and family Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai was one of the great Sufi saints, mystics,s, and poets of the Indian subcontinent. He was born in 1689 or 1690…
This post gives a brief but comprehensive account of the life of Hazrat Data Ganj Baksh (1009-1072). Background When it comes to Sufism and the role of Sufi saints in the spread of Islam, the name of Data Ganj Baksh will always come on the top. The original name of Hazrat Data Ganj Baksh was…
This post presents a brief but comprehensive account of the life of Baba Bulleh Shah who was one of the great Sufi saints, poets, and scholars of his time in India. Name, Birth, and Location The original name of Baba Bulleh Shah was Syed Abdullah Shah Qadri. He was born in 1680 in a village,…
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