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Medieval India (B) The Delhi Sultanate

ICSE · Class 9 · History & Civics

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Sources of Delhi Sultanate History

  • Primary sources include inscriptions on coins, monuments, milestones, and tombstones
  • Persian chronicles (tawarikh) written by court historians and administrators
  • Illuminated manuscripts decorated with gold and silver
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The Slave Dynasty (1206-1290)

  • Founded by Qutbuddin Aibak after Muhammad Ghori's death
  • Also called Mamluk dynasty (Mamluk = owned/slave)
  • Aibak consolidated Turkish conquests and earned title 'Lakhbaksh'
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The Khilji Dynasty - Alauddin Khilji's Reign

  • Jalaluddin Khilji founded dynasty in 1290, succeeded by nephew Alauddin
  • Alauddin introduced comprehensive market regulations with fixed prices
  • Established three separate markets: food grains, costly cloth, horses/slaves/cattle
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The Tughlaq Dynasty - Muhammad Bin Tughlaq

  • Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq founded dynasty in 1320, succeeded by son Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
  • Muhammad was scholar of mathematics, astronomy, philosophy, and Persian literature
  • Three controversial policies: capital transfer to Daulatabad, token currency, taxation in Doab

Key Concepts

Central concept: Delhi Sultanate (1206-1526)

Sources of InformationFive DynastiesKey RulersAdministrative SystemMilitary OrganizationEconomic Policies

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What are the important topics in Medieval India (B) The Delhi Sultanate for ICSE Class 9 History & Civics?
Key topics in Medieval India (B) The Delhi Sultanate include Delhi Sultanate Dynasties and Key Events, Delhi Sultanate Dynasties Timeline, Chronology of Delhi Sultanate Dynasties. These are the concepts ICSE Class 9 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in Medieval India (B) The Delhi Sultanate — ICSE Class 9 History & Civics?
Start by understanding all key concepts. Practise previous year questions from this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly. Use flashcards for quick revision before the exam.

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