The Delhi Sultanate
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The Delhi Sultanate

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During which time period did the Delhi Sultanate exist?

  • 1206 CE - 1526 CE (correct)
  • 1206 BCE - 1451 BCE
  • 320 BCE - 1526 BCE
  • 1451 CE - 1526 CE
  • Which dynasty ruled over the Delhi Sultanate from 1414 to 1451?

  • Khalji dynasty
  • Sayyid dynasty (correct)
  • Mamluk dynasty
  • Tughlaq dynasty
  • Who was the Ghurid conqueror who laid the foundation of the Delhi Sultanate?

  • Prithviraj Chauhan
  • Ajmer ruler
  • Muhammad Ghori (correct)
  • Tarain
  • Which regions did the Delhi Sultanate cover during its rule?

    <p>India, Pakistan, Bangladesh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dynasty ruled over the Delhi Sultanate from 1290 to 1320?

    <p>Khalji dynasty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Delhi Sultanate Overview

    • Existed from 1206 to 1526, marking an influential period in Indian history.
    • Comprised a series of dynasties that ruled parts of the Indian subcontinent.

    Key Dynasties and Leaders

    • The Sayyid dynasty ruled from 1414 to 1451, contributing to the political landscape of the period.
    • The Mamluk dynasty governed from 1290 to 1320, establishing significant administrative and military innovations.

    Foundational Conqueror

    • Muhammad of Ghor, a Ghurid conqueror, laid the foundation of the Delhi Sultanate through his military campaigns in the late 12th century.

    Geographic Extent

    • Covered large areas of northern India, including present-day Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and parts of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
    • Played a crucial role in shaping the cultural and political dynamics of the region during its rule.

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