5 Questions
Who founded the Mamluk dynasty in Delhi Sultanate?
Qutb ud-Din Aibak
What was the origin of the Mamluks?
They were soldiers of slave origins who had converted to Islam
When did the Mamluk dynasty rule the Delhi Sultanate?
From 1206 to 1290
What was Qutb al-Din Aibak's role before the establishment of the Mamluk dynasty?
Ghurid dynasty administrator
Where did the Mamluks hold political and military power?
Egypt, the Levant, Iraq, and India
Study Notes
Mamluk Dynasty in Delhi Sultanate
- Qutb al-Din Aibak, a Turkish slave, founded the Mamluk dynasty in Delhi Sultanate.
- The Mamluks originated from Turkish slaves who were bought and trained by Muslim rulers.
- The Mamluk dynasty ruled the Delhi Sultanate from 1206 to 1290.
- Before establishing the Mamluk dynasty, Qutb al-Din Aibak served as a governor of Delhi under Muhammad Ghori.
- The Mamluks held significant political and military power in the Delhi Sultanate.
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