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The Delhi Sultanate — Concept Maps

ICSE · Class 7 · History & Civics

4 concept maps of The Delhi Sultanate for ICSE Class 7 History & Civics, each also written out as a text outline.

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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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Timeline showing the five dynasties of the Delhi Sultanate and their chronological sequence from 1206 to 1526

Timeline showing the five dynasties of the Delhi Sultanate and their chronological sequence from 1206 to 1526

The map in words

  • 1206
    • Slave Dynasty Begins
  • 1290
    • Khalji Dynasty Begins
  • 1320
    • Tughlaq Dynasty Begins
  • 1414
    • Sayyid Dynasty Begins
  • 1451
    • Lodi Dynasty Begins
  • 1526
    • Mughal Empire Begins

Flowchart showing Qutubuddin Aibak's rise from slavery to rulership and his strategies for consolidating power

Flowchart showing Qutubuddin Aibak's rise from slavery to rulership and his strategies for consolidating power

The map in words

  • Muhammad Ghori's Slave
    • Through Merit: Becomes General
      • After Ghori's Death: Becomes Ruler of Delhi
        • Strategy 1: Matrimonial Alliances
          • Consolidates Kingdom
        • Strategy 2: Generous Donations
        • Achievement: Built Qutub Minar

Mind map showing the major achievements and contributions of Iltutmish across military, administrative, protective, and cultural domains

Mind map showing the major achievements and contributions of Iltutmish across military, administrative, protective, and cultural domains

The map in words

  • Iltutmish
    • Military Achievements
      • Conquered Malwa
      • Conquered Gwalior
      • Expanded to North India
    • Administrative Reforms
      • Shifted Capital to Delhi
      • Introduced New Coins
      • Divided Empire into Iqtas
    • Protection
      • Saved from Mongol Invasion
      • Suppressed Internal Revolts
    • Cultural
      • Patron of Architecture
      • Completed Qutub Minar

The Delhi Sultanate

The Delhi Sultanate

The map in words

  • The Delhi Sultanate
    • Sultanate period
    • Slave Dynasty
    • Khalji Dynasty
    • Tughlaq Dynasty
    • Sayyid Dynasty
    • Lodi Dynasty
    • Administration and reforms
    • Architecture and culture

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in The Delhi Sultanate for ICSE Class 7 History & Civics?
Key topics in The Delhi Sultanate include The Sultanate Period, The Slave Dynasty, The Khalji Dynasty, The Tughlaq Dynasty. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 7 exams.
What do the concept maps for The Delhi Sultanate show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in The Delhi Sultanate connect: Timeline showing the five dynasties of the Delhi Sultanate and their chronological sequence from 1206 to 1526; Flowchart showing Qutubuddin Aibak's rise from slavery to rulership and his strategies for consolidating power. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise The Delhi Sultanate for Class 7 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on The Delhi Sultanate. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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