Ibrahim Lodi On the death of Sikandar Lodi, Ibrahim Lodi, his son, was elevated to the throne without any opposition. Dual monarchy which Sikandar Lodi had ended was revived under Ibrahim Lodi who installed his brother Jalal Khan as the independent ruler of Jaunpur. But soon on the advice of some … [Read more...]
Delhi Sultanate Art and Architecture
Delhi Sultanate Art and Architecture The art and architecture of the Delhi Sultanate period was a happy blending of Indian and Islamic styles as is noticed in certain other aspects of the culture of the time. Sir John Marshall observes that the Indo-Islamic art was not a local variety of the … [Read more...]
Vijayanagar Empire
Vijayanagar Empire The emergence of the Vijayanagar Empire was the result of Hindu reaction against the Turkish domination of the Deccan. Towards the end of the thirteenth century, that is, on the eve of Ala-ud-din Khalji’s invasion of the Deccan, the territories south of the Vindhyas were ruled … [Read more...]
Military Organization of Sher Shah Suri
Sher Shah Suri (also Sher Khan) realized the need of a strong army and in his fight against the Mughals he relied mostly on the Afghans whom he invited from different parts of the country and employed them to positions suitable to everybody's ability. The Military Organization of Sher Shah Suri was … [Read more...]
Jalal-ud-din Firuz Khilji
Jalal-ud-din Firuz Khilji Jalal-ud-din Firuz Khilji was the founder of Khilji Dynasty. He was the Sultan of Delhi for the period between 1290 and 1296. The people of Delhi, however, did not at first welcome Jalal-ud-din Firuz Khilji as they regarded him as of Afghan stock. Modern writers are … [Read more...]
Effects of Timur’s Invasion
The effects of Timur invasion of India were: Timur’s journey with his large army up to Delhi and back had laid waste the fields of agriculture on both sides of the route of their march. Standing crops were destroyed, granaries were looted, trade and commerce virtually ceased for the time being. … [Read more...]
Razia Sultana
Razia (also Raziya) Sultana was the daughter of Iltutmish. Razia Sultana received popular acclaim when she asked for a chance to prove her ability far better than any man. But the coup displeased the vizier Muhammad Juniad and a section of the nobility was displeased. The Governors of Lahore, … [Read more...]
First Battle of Panipat (21st April, 1526)
The First Battle of Panipat was fought between armies of Ibrahim Lodi and Mughal Emperor Babur. Ibrahim Lodi was defeated in the battle. The war took place on 21st day of April, 1526. Ibrahim Lodi, the Sultan of Delhi, was an arrogant type ruler. As a result of Afghan aristocrats were engaged in a … [Read more...]
Short Biography of Sher Shah Suri
Sher Shah Suri was the first King of Sur Empire. Like Babur, the story of Sher Shah Suri's rise to power is romantic and interesting. His original name was Farid Khan. By killing a tiger alone he got the title 'Sher'. Due to ill-treatment of his step-mother, Sher Khan had to loiter from … [Read more...]
History and Biography of Alauddin Khilji
Alauddin Khilji, earlier known as Juna Khan Khilji, was one of the most powerful Sultan of Delhi Sultanates. He belonged to the Khilji Dynasty. He captured the throne in 1296 A.D. He became famous as an organizer of real purposeful kingdom. Early life and accession: Alauddin Khilji was the nephew … [Read more...]
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