The Delhi Sultanate — Chapter Summary
Gujarat Board · Class 7 · Social Science
Summary of The Delhi Sultanate for Gujarat Board Class 7 Social Science. Part of the Gujarat Board Class 7 Social Science syllabus.
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Overview
The Delhi Sultanate was a powerful medieval kingdom that ruled over a large part of North India for approximately 325 years, from 1206 A.D. to 1526 A.D. Delhi, which had been an important center of trade and politics since ancient times, became the capital of this sultanate established by Turkish an
Key Concepts
Five major dynasties ruled the Delhi
Five major dynasties ruled the Delhi Sultanate one after another: (1) Slave Dynasty (1206-1290 A.D) - founded by Qutubuddin Aibak and consolidated by
Razia Sultana was the daughter
Razia Sultana was the daughter of Iltutmish who became the first woman ruler of the Delhi Sultanate. Even though her father believed she was more capa
The Delhi Sultanate had a three
The Delhi Sultanate had a three-level administrative system: (1) Central Administration - headed by the Sultan with a cabinet (Dewan) that included mi
Key rulers included
Key rulers included: Qutubuddin Aibak (founder), Iltutmish (true founder who shifted capital to Delhi), Ghiyasuddin Balban (strengthened royal power),
The Delhi Sultanate period saw
The Delhi Sultanate period saw the development of Indo-Islamic architectural style, blending Indian and Islamic design elements. Major structures incl
Learning Objectives
- Understand the establishment and evolution of the Delhi Sultanate from 1206 A.D. to 1526 A.D.
- Learn about the five dynasties that ruled the Delhi Sultanate and their major contributions
- Study the administrative structure and governance systems of the Delhi Sultanate
- Explore the architectural achievements and construction works during this period
- Understand the rise of independent empires like Vijaynagar and Bahmani during sultanate's decline
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