The Delhi Sultanate Establishment
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What marked the beginning of the Delhi Sultanate?

  • The capture of Delhi and its establishment as the capital (correct)
  • The expansion of the Sultanate's territories
  • The declaration of independence from the Mughal Empire
  • The conquest of Bengal
  • Who established the Delhi Sultanate in 1192?

  • Ghurid Empire
  • Aram Shah
  • Qutb-ud-din Aibak (correct)
  • Shams-ud-din Iltutmish
  • Which of the following was a significance of the Delhi Sultanate?

  • The establishment of the Mughal Empire
  • The development of the Hindi language
  • The introduction of Christian missionaries in India
  • The establishment of Muslim rule in India (correct)
  • Who was the nephew of Qutb-ud-din Aibak and expanded the Sultanate's territories?

    <p>Shams-ud-din Iltutmish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the legacy of the Delhi Sultanate?

    <p>The laying of the foundation for the Mughal Empire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was not a conquest of Qutb-ud-din Aibak?

    <p>Multan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the origin of the Ghurid Empire?

    <p>Ghor, Afghanistan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who appointed Qutb-ud-din Aibak as his governor in India?

    <p>Muhammad of Ghor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Qutb-ud-din Aibak credited with?

    <p>Laying the foundation of the Delhi Sultanate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurred in the Delhi Sultanate after Aibak's death in 1210?

    <p>A succession crisis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who eventually emerged victorious and established himself as the ruler of the Delhi Sultanate after the succession crisis?

    <p>Iltutmish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Iltutmish described as?

    <p>A wise and able ruler</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Foundation of the Delhi Sultanate

    Background

    • The Delhi Sultanate was a Muslim kingdom that existed from the 12th to the 16th century in the Indian subcontinent.
    • It was established by Qutb-ud-din Aibak, a Turkish slave-soldier who rose to become a powerful general in the Ghurid Empire.

    Founding of the Delhi Sultanate

    • In 1192, Qutb-ud-din Aibak declared independence from the Ghurid Empire and established the Delhi Sultanate.
    • He captured Delhi and made it his capital, marking the beginning of the Delhi Sultanate.

    Early Rulers and Expansion

    • Qutb-ud-din Aibak (1192-1210): Established the Delhi Sultanate and expanded its territories through military campaigns.
    • Aram Shah (1210-1211): Son of Qutb-ud-din Aibak, but his reign was short-lived and marked by instability.
    • Shams-ud-din Iltutmish (1211-1236): Nephew of Qutb-ud-din Aibak, who consolidated power and expanded the Sultanate's territories.

    Key Conquests

    • Qutb-ud-din Aibak conquered:
      • Delhi
      • Ajmer
      • Kanauj
      • Banaras
    • Shams-ud-din Iltutmish conquered:
      • Bengal
      • Bihar
      • Eastern Uttar Pradesh

    Significance of the Delhi Sultanate

    • Established Muslim rule in India, which would last for centuries.
    • Introduced Persian and Arabic languages, which influenced the development of Urdu.
    • Promoted the development of Indo-Islamic architecture, art, and culture.

    Legacy

    • The Delhi Sultanate laid the foundation for the Mughal Empire, which would later dominate the Indian subcontinent.
    • Its legacy can be seen in the many monuments, mosques, and architectural wonders that still stand in Delhi and surrounding areas.

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    Learn about the foundation of the Delhi Sultanate, a Muslim kingdom that existed from the 12th to the 16th century in the Indian subcontinent. Discover its early rulers, expansion, key conquests, and significance in Indian history.

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