Social Science

Court Chronicles

Detailed accounts of court proceedings, administration, and the life of the sultan.

Delhi Sultanate

The period of Muslim rule over India from 1206 to 1526.

Raziya Sultan

The first female ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, known for her ability and just rule.

Iltutmish

Considered the real founder of the Delhi Sultanate.

Khalji Dynasty

Rulers from 1290 to 1320 known for ambitious expansion, particularly under Ala ud din Khilji.

Ala ud din Khilji

Most powerful ruler of the Khalji Dynasty, aimed to create an all-India empire.

Jalal ud din Firuz Khilji

The first ruler of the Khalji dynasty, known for his lenient policy towards Mongols.

Ghiyas ud din Tughluq

Established the Tughluq dynasty, known for suppressing rebellions and strengthening the sultanate.

Ibn Batuta

A Moroccan traveler who lived at the court of Muhammad bin Tughluq and documented his reign.

Token Currency

Introduced by Muhammad bin Tughluq as a solution to the shortage of silver, but it failed due to widespread forgery.

Firoz Shah Tughluq

Known as the 'reformer king', he built infrastructure such as canals and hospitals.

Sayyid Dynasty

Rulers from 1414 to 1451, with Ala ud din Alam Shah being the last king.

Lodi Dynasty

The only dynasty of Afghan origin in the Delhi Sultanate, ruling from 1451 to 1526.

Bahlul Lodi

Founder of the Lodi Dynasty, known for consolidating the fragmented sultanate.

Administration in Delhi Sultanate

The sultan was the head of administration and relied on nobles for governance.

Iqta System

Nobles were granted land (iqtas) for their service, allowing them to collect taxes and provide troops.

Vijayanagar Empire

Founded by Harihara and Bukka Rai in 1336, it became a vibrant center of commerce and culture.

Krishnadevaraya

A prominent ruler of the Vijayanagar Empire known for his military conquests and support for arts.

Battle of Talikota

A significant battle in 1565 that led to the decline of the Vijayanagar Empire.

Market Control Policy

Implemented to lower prices on basic items and control shopkeepers under the Khalji rule.

Economic Policies of Ala ud din Khilji

Land tax raised to half the produce, leading to hardship for peasants and reducing the power of middlemen.

Invasion of Timur

Timur invaded India in 1398, looting and massacring, leading to the establishment of the Sayyid dynasty.

Educational Reforms by Firoz Shah Tughluq

He built schools and translated texts which contributed to the cultural development during his reign.

External Trade during Delhi Sultanate

Traded textiles, handicrafts, and spices with countries including China and Southeast Asia.