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The Delhi Sultanate

The Delhi Sultanate was an Islamic empire located in northern India from 1206 to 1526 CE. It was founded by Qutb-ud-din Aibak after the defeat of Prithvi Raj Chauhan by Muhammad Ghori. The Sultanate was ruled by five dynasties over its 320 year span: the Mamluk, Khilji, Tughlaq, Sayyid, and Lodi dynasties. The Sultanate combined Islamic and Indian architectural styles, producing unique structures like the Qutub Minar and Lodhi Garden. It also influenced the development of Indo-Islamic cuisine through the introduction of new ingredients, cooking methods, and dishes. The Delhi

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The Delhi Sultanate

The Delhi Sultanate was an Islamic empire located in northern India from 1206 to 1526 CE. It was founded by Qutb-ud-din Aibak after the defeat of Prithvi Raj Chauhan by Muhammad Ghori. The Sultanate was ruled by five dynasties over its 320 year span: the Mamluk, Khilji, Tughlaq, Sayyid, and Lodi dynasties. The Sultanate combined Islamic and Indian architectural styles, producing unique structures like the Qutub Minar and Lodhi Garden. It also influenced the development of Indo-Islamic cuisine through the introduction of new ingredients, cooking methods, and dishes. The Delhi

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DELHI

SULTANAT
One of India’s Longest Islamic Empires

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By Krishna Mehta
The Formation of
the Delhi Sultanate
The Delhi Sultanate was one of the famous empires
in Northern India for more than three centuries and
stretched up to the larger part of Southern Asia.
After Mohamad Ghori defeated Prithvi Raj Chauhan
in 1192 and then in 1206 Qutb-ud-din-Aibak
established the Delhi Sultanate
The 5 Dynasties of the Delhi
Sultanate

Mamluk Dynasty Sayyid Dynasty Lodi Dynasty


(1206-1290) (1414-1451) (1451-1526)

Khilji Dynasty Tughlaq Dynasty


(1290-1320) (1320-1414)
Muhammad Ghori Qutb-ud-din Aibak Iltutmish Muhammad bin Tughluq

Iltutmish was the third of


Muhammad Ghori was Qutb ud-Din Aibak was a Muhammad bin Tughluq
the Mamluk kings. He
an Afghani ruler who general in Muhammad was often described as the
was the first Muslim
defeated Prithvi Raj Ghori’s army. After his mad king as he had many
sovereign to rule from
Chauhan and conquered assassination in 1206, he unsuccessful projects
Delhi and is thus
Delhi paving the way for established the Delhi though he expanded the
considered the effective
the Delhi Sultanate Sultanate and started the rule of the Delhi Sultanate
founder of the Delhi
Mamluk dynasty
Sultanate
Tughlaqabad
Fort
Tughluqabad Fort is a ruined fort in Delhi,
India. It was constructed by Ghiyasuddin
Tughluq, the founder of the Tughlaq
dynasty, of the Delhi Sultanate in 1321 as
he established the third historic city of
Delhi, but it was later abandoned in 1327
The Qutub
Minar
The Qutub Minar is a magnificent pillar located in Delhi, India.
It is a towering minaret standing at a height of 73 meters (240
feet) and is one of the tallest brick minarets in the world. The
construction of the Qutub Minar was initiated by Qutb-ud-din
Aibak, the founder of the Delhi Sultanate, in 1192, and it was
completed by his successor Iltutmish. The minaret is built with
red sandstone and marble and features intricate carvings and
verses from the Quran
The Lodhi Garden
Lodhi Garden, also known as Lodhi Gardens, is a historical
park located in New Delhi, India, spanning over 90 acres
near Safdarjung's Tomb and Khan Market. Named after the
Lodhi Dynasty, it boasts lush greenery and scenic
landscapes, housing historical monuments like Mohammed
Shah's Tomb, Sikandar Lodi's Tomb, Shisha Gumbad and
Bara Gumbad, and Athpula Bridge. These structures, dating
back to the 15th century, offer glimpses into Delhi's rich
history and architectural heritage, making Lodhi Garden a
favored destination for locals and tourists alike.
Architectural
Contribution
The Delhi Sultanate combined Islamic and native Indian
architectural elements to produce a unique architectural
style known as Indo-Islamic architecture. The employment
of domes, arches, minarets, and elaborate geometric
patterns in architecture is evidence of the fusion of Islamic
and Indian architecture.
Indo-Islamic
Cusine
During the Delhi Sultanate period, Indo-Islamic
cuisine emerged as a fusion of Indian and Islamic
culinary traditions. Key features included the
extensive use of spices like cardamom, cinnamon,
cloves, and saffron, enhancing flavor and aroma.
Ingredients such as dried fruits, nuts, and dairy
added richness and texture. Islamic cooking
methods, like grilling and slow cooking in
tandoors, were introduced, leading to the creation
of diverse dishes like kebabs, biryanis, and stews.
Kebabs Spices Tandoor
Another things the Muslims Spices were something Indians A tandoor is an urn-shaped oven
brought to India were kebabs. had cultivated and preserved usually made out of clay. When
With tandoors, grills were also throughout thousands of years of Muhammad Ghori came he
introduced allowing for kebabs culture. When the invaders brought the tandoor and it became
to be made. entered India they began using it an integral part of grilled Indian
to improve taste and flavour. Culture.
The Fall of the
Delhi Sultanate
The Delhi Sultanate collapsed because
corruption drained its resources and people
lost trust in it.
Indian forces took advantage of the
Sultanate's weaknesses, making its decline
even faster.
Inside the Sultanate, conflicts among its
rulers made it difficult to focus on outside
threats, making the Sultanate weaker.
Leaders who couldn't handle problems
well made things worse. All these reasons
together caused the powerful Dehli
Sultanate to fall, ending an important
period in Indian history.
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