History of Tamerlane (Timur the Lame) Tamerlane, popularly known as Timur the Lame, was a Turko Mongol King and the founder of Timurid Dynasty (Timurid Empire). Mughal Emperor Babur, founder of Mughal Empire in India, belonged to the family of Tamerlane. Tamerlane was born in 1336 at Transoxiana near Samarkand. His father was Taraghai. They…
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History and Biography of Firuz Shah Tughlaq Firuz Shah Tughlaq was the ruler of Delhi Sultanate from 1351 to 1388. He was born in 1309. His father was Malik Rajab. His mother, Bibi Nala, was a Hindu Princess. He was also a cousin of Muhammed-bin-Tughlaq. After the death of Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq, his cousin Firuz Shah…
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History and Biography of Alauddin Khilji Alauddin Khilji, earlier known as Juna Khan Khilji, was one of the most powerful Sultan of Delhi Sultanates. He belonged to the Khilji Dynasty. He captured the throne in 1296 A.D. He became famous as an organizer of real purposeful kingdom. Early life and accession: Alauddin Khilji was…
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Great Kings of Sangama Dynasty of Vijaynagar Empire I Sangama Empire Sangama Dynasty Sangama Dyansty was one of the greatest dynasties of Vijaynaga Empire. This article briefly covers important Sangama rulers such as Harihara-I, Bukka-I, Harihara-II, Deva Raya-I and Deva Raya-II. Sangama Dynasty was founded by Harihara I and his brother Bukka Raya I.…
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Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq (Biography) Introduction to Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq Ghiyas-ud-Din Tughlaq was the founder of the Tughlaq Empire in India. For many years he served under Ala-ud-Din Khilji as the Warden of the Marches or the Governor of the Frontier Province. He was the son of a Turk Father and his mother was a Hindu Jat.…
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Ghiyasuddin Balban Sultan Ghiyasuddin Balban was the ninth and the last remarkable and strong monarch of the slave dynasty (Ghulam dynasty, Mamluk dynasty). He was born in 1200 AD. The Mongols captured Balban at an early age and sold him as a slave. Later on, Iltutmish bought him. Balban was the son-in-law of Nasiruddin Mahmud.…
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Ghiyas-ud-din Balban Ghiyas-ud-din Balban was a powerful Sultan of Delhi for the period between 1266 and 1287. He belonged to Slave Dyansty (Mamluk Dynasty). Ghiyas-ud-din Balban was an Turk. He was captured by the Mongols in early life and sold to slavery to one Jamal-ud-din who later brought him to Delhi and resold…
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First Battle of Tarain The First Battle of Tarain (Taraori) was fought between Sultan Mohammad Ghori and Prithviraj Chauhan in 1191 near the town of Tarain in Haryana. The army of Mohammed Ghori was defeated by the Rajput army of Chauhan. Details: The Western Punjab was already annexed by Mohammed Ghori. The provinces of…
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First Battle of Panipat (21st April, 1526) The First Battle of Panipat was fought between armies of Ibrahim Lodi and Mughal Emperor Babur. Ibrahim Lodi was defeated in the battle. The war took place on 21st day of April, 1526. Ibrahim Lodi, the Sultan of Delhi, was an arrogant type ruler. As a result…
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Features of Indo-Islamic Architecture Indo-Islamic Architecture Indo-Islamic architecture witnessed the amalgamation of the Hindu and Islamic architecture. Indian and Islamic architectures in India were influenced by each other. It has been seen that Islamic influence enriched the Hindu architecture in different ways in all parts of India. Features The features of Indo-Islamic Architecture…
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