Delhi's Sultanate Period History

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Who occupied Delhi in the 12th century on behalf of Shahabuddin of Ghor in AD 1192?

Qutbuddin Aibak

What is the oldest city of Delhi known in the Persian sources as?

Qila-i Rai Pithora

How many gates were pierced in the ramparts of the Qila-i Rai Pithora after the Turkish conquest?

Thirteen gates

Who was the great and mighty commander-in-chief responsible for the conquest of the fortress and the building of the Masjid-i Jami?

<p>Qutb-ul-Dawlat-wa-ul-Din</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which year was the fortress conquered and the mosque built, as recorded by an inscription under the arch of the eastern entrance to the Masjid-i Jami?

<p>AH 587</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Conquest of Delhi

  • Qutb-ud-din Aibak occupied Delhi in the 12th century on behalf of Shahabuddin of Ghor in AD 1192.
  • The oldest city of Delhi is known as Lal Kot in the Persian sources.

Qila-i Rai Pithora

  • The ramparts of the Qila-i Rai Pithora were pierced with 13 gates after the Turkish conquest.

Conquest of the Fortress and Building of the Masjid-i Jami

  • The conquest of the fortress and the building of the Masjid-i Jami were accomplished by Qutb-ud-din Aibak, the great and mighty commander-in-chief.

Masjid-i Jami

  • The fortress was conquered and the mosque was built in 592 AH, as recorded by an inscription under the arch of the eastern entrance to the Masjid-i Jami.

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