Indian History : Sultans of Delhi

          Marked by beginning of the sultanate of Delhi, which was established after the conquest of Muhammad Ghori. The period of the Sultanate of Delhi, ranges from AD 1206-1526. This is considered as the beginning of Muslim rule in India.

Important Dynasties:

The Slave dynasty’s period ranges from AD 1206-1290. It was founded by Qutub-ud –din Aibak and the prominent rulers of this dynasty were IItutmish and the only Muslim Woman ruler of India, Razia Sultana.

The Khilji dynasty was founded by Jalal-ud-din Khillji and its period ranges from AD 1290-1320. Alaud –din Khilijiwas one of the most prominent rulers of this dynasty.

The Tughlak dynasty was founded by Ghiasuddin Tughlak and the period ranges from AD1320-1414. Ibn Batuta was an important African traveler who visited India in 1333.

The Lodhi dynasty was founded by Bahlol Lodhi and the period of this dynasty ranges AD 1451-1526. Sikander and Ibrahim Lodhi were the other two prominent rulers belonging to this dynasty.

Decline of Delhi Sultanate:

# Despotic and military type of government which did not have the confidence of the people
# Degeneration of the Delhi Sultan
# The Sultanate became too vast and could not be controlled effectively.
# Financial instability
# Number of slaves increased to 1, 80, 000 in Firoz Shah’s time, which was a burden on the
treasury.

First battle of Panipat:
# The first battle of Panipat was fought in 1526 between Ibrahim Lodhi, the sultan of Delhi and Babur, the ruler of Kabul, Babur invaded India and established the Mughal dynasty.