Razia Sultana was the sultan of Delhi for the period between 1236 to 1240. She was the daughter of Iltutmish. She was born in 1205 A.D. Iltutmish was succeeded by his son, Rukn-ud-din Firoz, who proved to be most weak and incapable of leasing insurgencies in various parts of the empire. Soon he … [Read more...] about Short Biography of Razia Sultana
History of Medieval India
Brief History of Qutb Shahi Dynasty
Qutb Shahi Dynasty The Qutb Shahi Dynasty of Golkonda Kingdom was one the Sultanates formed after the breakup of the Bahmani Kingdom. Sultan Quli Qutb Shah (1518-1543) In 1518, Sultan Quli Qutb Shah, the Governor of Golconda asserted his independence and became the founder of Qutb Shahi Dynasty … [Read more...] about Brief History of Qutb Shahi Dynasty
Biography of Sikandar Lodi (Delhi Sultan)
Sikandar Lodi Sikandar Lodi, whose original name was Nizam Khan, ascended the throne of Delhi in 1489 A.D. and ruled up to 1517 A.D. He has been generally regarded as the greatest Sultan of the Lodi dynasty. Sikandar Lodi was the son of Bahlul Lodi and his mother was a Hindu goldsmith women. After … [Read more...] about Biography of Sikandar Lodi (Delhi Sultan)
Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah I (Chin Qilich khan)
Asaf Jah I,also known as Chin Qilich Khan, was the founder of Asaf Jahi Dynasty. Mughal Emperor Farrukh Siyar gave him the title of "Nizam-ul-Mulk". His original name was Qamar-ud-din Khan. The title of Chin Qilich Khan was given to him by Aurangzeb. As Subedar of the Deccan Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf … [Read more...] about Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah I (Chin Qilich khan)
King Sri Krishnadevaraya (History)
Sri Krishnadevaraya (1509 – 1529 A.D.) King Sri Krishnadevaraya was the greatest emperor South India has produced. When he ascended the throne in 1509, the political condition of the Vijayanagar Empire was very gloomy. The rulers of Orissa were in possession of coastal Andhra up to Nellore. The … [Read more...] about King Sri Krishnadevaraya (History)