Achievements of Alauddin Khilji Sultan Alauddin Khilji ascended the throne of Delhi in 1296 A.D. after the death of his uncle and father-in-law, Jalaluddin. Sultan Alauddin possessed considerable administrative experience, for he had served as Governor of Kara and Oudh during his predecessor's … [Read more...]
Who was Timur?
Timur was Barlas Turk. He belonged to the Mongol race and he had blood relations with Chinghiz Khan. He became Amir of Samarkhand in A.D. 1369 at the age of thirty-three. He was a very cruel man. It has been said that he rivaled Chinghiz Khan in cruelty and ferocity Before he invaded India he had … [Read more...]
Sources of Medieval Indian History
The sources of Medieval Indian history is richer than the sources of Ancient India. There are plenty of written records and memoirs. They are not without limitation. In fact, a large number of Muslim chroniclers enjoyed the patronage of the ruling princes and looked hardly beyond the court and the … [Read more...]