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Delhi Sultanate

A prominent historical sultanate in North India that existed from 1206 to 1526.

Mamluk Dynasty

Established by Qutb al-Din Aibak, known for introducing Persian culture into India and constructing the Qutub Minar.

Alauddin Khilji

The ambitious ruler of the Khilji Dynasty from 1290 to 1320, known for territorial expansion and economic reforms.

Muhammad bin Tughlaq

The ruler from the Tughlaq Dynasty, noted for his visionary policies and the chaotic attempt to move the capital.

Sayyid Dynasty

A short-lived dynasty (1414-1451) that maintained control over Delhi during instability.

Lodi Dynasty

The last dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate, which faced internal strife and external threats before the Mughal rise.

Indo-Islamic architecture

A style that emerged during the Delhi Sultanate, merging Islamic art and Indian architectural elements.

Qawwali music

A genre of music developed during the Delhi Sultanate, reflecting syncretic culture and Sufi influences.

Tabaqat-i Nasiri

A historical text by Minhaj-i-Siraj chronicling the rulers and events of the Delhi Sultanate.

Ibn Battuta

A traveler whose accounts provide insights into socio-economic conditions during the Delhi Sultanate.