Vijayanagar Empire The emergence of the Vijayanagar Empire was the result of Hindu reaction against the Turkish domination of the Deccan. Towards the end of the thirteenth century, that is, on the eve of Ala-ud-din Khalji’s invasion of the Deccan, the territories south of the Vindhyas were ruled over by four Hindu dynasties.…
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The Economic Reforms of Alauddin Khilji Alauddin Khilji introduced many economic reforms during his rule. Alauddin had to maintain a huge army. This had become all the more imperative in view of Mongal raids and internal revolts. He had, besides, the ambition of conquering the whole of India. However, such an army could not…
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Sultan Nasiruddin Mahmud (Nasir-ud-din Firuz Shah) – Slave Dynasty Sultan Nasiruddin Mahmud (also Nasir-ud-din Firuz Shah) reigned from 1246 to 1266. He was the eighth ruler of Slave Dynasty. In 1246, Nasiruddin Mahmud, the grandson of Iltutmish, was proclaimed as the ruler and Sultan of Delhi. Character and Personality: Nasiruddin Mahmud was a pious, kind…
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Sri Ramanujacharya and his disciple Ramananda Sri Ramanujacharya (also Saint Ramanuja) may be called the pioneer of Bhakti movement in India. He lived in the 12th century A.D. in South India. He preached the essence of Vaishnavism – modesty, love and devotion, as pre-conditions for having the grace of God. Swami Ramananda (also Saint…
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Sources of Medieval Indian History The sources of Medieval Indian history is richer than the sources of Ancient India. There are plenty of written records and memoirs. They are not without limitation. In fact, a large number of Muslim chroniclers enjoyed the patronage of the ruling princes and looked hardly beyond the court…
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Sikandar Lodi (Delhi Sultan) Sikandar Lod Sikandar Lodi, son of Bahlul Khan, was the Sultan of Delhi from 1489 to 1517. After the death of father, he became the Sultan of Delhi. He belonged to Lodi Dynasty. Oh Buhlul’s death the nobles of the court were divided on the question of succession. One…
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Short biography of Sultan Ghiyas-ud-din Balban Sultan Ghiyas-ud-din Balban ascended the throne of Delhi after the death of Sultan Nasiruddin in 1266 A.D. In his early life he served as a slave of Iltutmish and was included among the famous ‘Forty”. He rose into great eminence during the weak rule of Nasiruddin and…
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Short Biography of Sher Shah Suri Sher Shah Suri was the first King of Sur Empire. Like Babur, the story of Sher Shah Suri’s rise to power is romantic and interesting. His original name was Farid Khan. By killing a tiger alone he got the title ‘Sher’. Due to ill-treatment of his step-mother, Sher Khan…
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Short Biography of Razia Sultana Razia Sultana was the sultan of Delhi for the period between 1236 to 1240. She was the daughter of Iltutmish. She was born in 1205 A.D. Iltutmish was succeeded by his son, Rukn-ud-din Firoz, who proved to be most weak and incapable of leasing insurgencies in various parts…
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Short Biography of Qutubuddin Aibak Qutubuddin Aibak was the Founder of Slave Dynasty (also Mamluk Dynasty, Ghulam Dynasty) in India. In 1206 Muhammad Ghuri died. Hearing the news of his death Qutubuddin Aibak declared himself king of Hindusthan and got Khutba read in his name. As the important rulers of this dynasty were…
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