Brief History of Jaunpur Sultanate Early History: The city of Jaunpur was founded by Firuz Shah. His successor, Mahmud Tughlaq, entrusted the government of his eastern dominions to a powerful eunuch noble named Sarwar, who bore the title of Khwaja Jahan. Thus Khawaja Jahan became the ‘Lord of … [Read more...]

Ibrahim Lodi His accession: After Sikandar’s death his eldest son, Ibrahim Lodi, was elevated to the throne with the unanimous consent of the Afghan peers on November 21, 1517. Conquests: Ibrahim’s policy aimed at completing the work of conquest begun by his father. He decided to pursue Sikandar’s … [Read more...]

Sufism (Sufi Movement in Medieval India) Introduction: The Sufis from the liberal element in Islam and it is by their efforts that Islam has acquired some respect in India. There were many orders of the sufis which slightly differ from one another in certain matters. But there is a lot of common … [Read more...]

Razia Sultan Introduction: Razia Sultan (also Razia Sultana, Raziya Sultan) was first and only women ruler to become sit on the throne of Delhi Sultanate. She reigned for the period between 1236 to 1240. Birth and Early Life: Razia Sultan was born in 1205. She was the daughter of Shams-ud-din … [Read more...]

Qutb-ud-din Mubarak Shah Khilji was the son of Ala-ud-din Khilji. He had escaped destruction at Malik Kafur’s hands, and became the third Sultan of Delhi. Mubarak Shah began his reign well. He repealed the harsh regulations of his father restored the confiscated lands to their owners and abolished … [Read more...]