The Sultanate Period in India

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The Sultanate Period in India lasted from 1206 to 1526 and is known as the "Period of the Sultan Rulers."

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During this period, five different dynasties ruled Delhi: the Mamluk or Slave Dynasty, the Khalji Dynasty, the Tughlaq Dynasty, the Sayyid Dynasty, and the Lodi Dynasty.

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Qutb-ud-din Aibak was the founder of the Mamluk or Slave Dynasty.

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He ascended the throne of Delhi after the death of Muhammad Ghori in 1206.

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The Sultanate period saw significant cultural and architectural developments.

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Monuments like the Qutub Minar were constructed during this era.

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Coins, monuments, and inscriptions provide additional information about the Sultanate period.

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These sources help historians understand the culture, administration, and achievements of the rulers.

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Iltutmish nominated his daughter, Raziya Sultan, as the next Sultan of Delhi, considering her an able successor.

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This was a progressive decision for the time.

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The Slave dynasty was founded by Qutb-ud-din Aibak in 1206, marking the beginning of the Delhi Sultanate.

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This dynasty played a crucial role in Indian history.

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Raziya Sultan

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Raziya Sultan was the first and only Muslim woman to rule India. She ascended the throne with the support of the people but faced opposition from the nobles.

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Ala-ud-din annexed Gujarat and Malwa to begin his expansionist operations.

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These conquests brought the western seaports under his control, enabling trade and economic growth.

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Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq was the first ruler of the Tughlaq Dynasty.

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He restored peace and order, strengthened the Sultanate, and was succeeded by his son, Jauna Khan, after his accidental death.

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Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq ascended the throne in 1325 and was a powerful Tughlaq ruler.

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Ibn Batuta described him as a man ahead of his time, with great ideas and ambitious plans, many of which failed.