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The Delhi Sultanate

Gujarat Board · Class 7 · Social Science

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A timeline showing the five successive dynasties of the Delhi Sultanate (Slave, Khilji, Tughlaq, Sayyid, Lodhi) with their respective ruling periods.
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Establishment and Background of Delhi Sultanate

  • Delhi was an important centre of trade and politics since ancient times under Tomar and Chauhan Rajputs.
  • In the Second Battle of Tarai (1192 A.D.), Shihabuddin Ghori defeated Prithviraj Chauhan — this was the turning point that led to the Delhi Sultanate.
  • The Delhi Sultanate was formally established in 1206 A.D. when Qutubuddin Aibak became the first Sultan.
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The Five Dynasties and Their Important Rulers

  • SLAVE DYNASTY (1206–1290 A.D.): Founded by Qutubuddin Aibak, who died in 1210 A.D. after falling from a horse while playing polo.
  • Iltutmish (Aibak's slave and son-in-law) is considered the TRUE FOUNDER of the Slave Dynasty — he shifted the capital from Lahore to Delhi and established 'Chahalgani' (a group of 40 Turkish nobles).
  • Razia Sultana was the FIRST WOMAN RULER of Delhi, appointed by her father Iltutmish. Historian Minhaj-e-Siraj praised her abilities.
3

State Administration of the Delhi Sultanate

  • The Sultan was at the centre of all power — supreme commander, head of executive, and supreme judge.
  • A cabinet (council of ministers) helped the Sultan; all ministers were appointed by the Sultan.
  • Administration was divided into three levels: Central, Provincial, and Local.
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Architecture and Constructions of the Delhi Sultanate

  • The Delhi Sultanate began a new style of architecture called Indo-Islamic style — a blend of Indian and Islamic building traditions.
  • Buildings constructed included: forts, mosques, tombs, houses, gardens, gates, and minarets.
  • QUTUBUDDIN AIBAK'S CONSTRUCTIONS: Kuwat-ul-Islam mosque (Delhi), Qutub Minar (first floor only), Dhai-Din-ka-Jhopda mosque (Ajmer).

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Key topics in The Delhi Sultanate include Timeline of the Delhi Sultanate and Related Empires, Timeline of the Delhi Sultanate and South Indian Kingdoms, Timeline of Delhi Sultanate and Contemporary Empires. These are the concepts Gujarat Board Class 7 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
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