Delhi Sultanate and Rajputs Flashcards

Flashcards covering the Delhi Sultanate (1206-1526) and Rajputs (600-1100) in medieval India, focusing on their history, culture, and impact.

What period did the Delhi Sultanate encompass?

1206 to 1526

What event marked the end of the Delhi Sultanate?

Establishment of the Mughal Empire

Name the five major dynasties of the Delhi Sultanate.

Mamluk (or Slave) Dynasty, Khalji Dynasty, Tughlaq Dynasty, Sayyid Dynasty, and Lodi Dynasty

What type of culture was significantly influenced by the Delhi Sultanate?

Indo-Islamic culture

Name an iconic structure built during the Delhi Sultanate period.

Qutub Minar

What were some of the administrative contributions of the Delhi Sultanate?

Structured taxation system, land revenue policies, and centralized administration

With whom did the Delhi Sultanate frequently clash in military campaigns?

Rajput kingdoms and Mongol invasions

What are the Rajputs known for?

Chivalry, martial prowess, and strict code of honor

Name some regions where the Rajputs established powerful kingdoms.

Rajasthan, Gujarat, and central India

Give examples of notable states ruled by Rajputs

Mewar and Marwar

Against whom are the Rajputs known for their fierce resistance?

Foreign invaders, including the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire

Name some prominent Rajput leaders.

Maharana Pratap and Prithviraj Chauhan

What contributions did Rajput rulers make to art and architecture?

Construction of grand forts (e.g., Chittorgarh and Kumbhalgarh) and palaces