Medieval India

Ghiyas-ud-din Balban – Theory of Kingship

Balban Theory of Kingship as discussed by Harsh During the reign of Nasir-ud-din Mahmud (c. 1246 – c. 1266 AD), Balban emerged as most powerful noble. He was appointed as Naib Sultan (deputy Sultan). Balban was a member of Turkan-i-Chihalgani. Ghiyas-ud-din Balban declared himself Sultan after the death of Nasir in c. 1266 AD. Sultan

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Ghiyas-ud-din Balban – Accession to Delhi’s Throne and Challenges

Ghiyas-ud-din Balban as discussed by Harsh During the reign of Nasir-ud-din Mahmud (c. 1246 – c. 1266 AD), Balban emerged as most powerful noble. He was appointed as Naib Sultan (deputy Sultan). Balban was a member of Turkan-i-Chihalgani. Ghiyas-ud-din Balban declared himself Sultan after the death of Nasir in c. 1266 AD. Balban was most

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Turkan-i-Chihalgani – Relations with Sultans of Delhi

Turkan-i-Chihalgani as discussed by Harsh The establishment of Turkish rule in India during the last decade of 12th century AD, marked the beginning of new phase in Indian history because for many centuries hereafter India was ruled by Turko-Afghan rulers. It was Muhammad Ghori who established Turkish rule in India in c. 1192 AD after

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Razia Sultan – The Only Woman Ruler of Medieval Delhi

Rule of Razia Sultan as discussed by Harsh The establishment of Turkish rule in India during the last decade of 12th century AD, marked the beginning of new phase in Indian history because for many centuries hereafter India was ruled by Turko-Afghan rulers. It was Muhammad Ghori who established Turkish rule in India in c.

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Shams-ud-din Iltutmish – The Real Founder of Delhi Sultanate

Rule of Iltutmish as discussed by Harsh The establishment of Turkish rule in India during the last decade of 12th century AD, marked the beginning of new phase in Indian history because for many centuries hereafter India was ruled by Turko-Afghan rulers. It was Muhammad Ghori who established Turkish rule in India in c. 1192

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Delhi Sultanate – Was A Theocracy or Not?

Was Delhi Sultanate a theocracy? discussed by Harsh The establishment of Turkish rule in India during the last decade of 12th century AD, marked the beginning of new phase in Indian history because for many centuries hereafter India was ruled by Turko-Afghan rulers. This came to known as Delhi Sultanate. The question “was Delhi sultanate

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