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...] about Biography of Ibrahim Lodi (Delhi Sultan)
History of Medieval India
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...] about Delhi Sultanate Art and Architecture
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...] about Vijayanagar Empire
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...] about Military Organization of Sher Shah Suri
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...] about Jalal-ud-din Firuz Khilji