Bahmani Kingdom (Bahmani Sultanate) The Bahmani kingdom (also Bahamani Kingdom, Bahmani Sultanate) of Deccan (South India) was founded by Alauddin Bahman Shah. It was an Islamic state. Background: The Bahmani kingdom came into existence when Muhammad-bin-Tughluq was the ruler of Delhi. The kingdom emerged as a challenge to his authoritarian rule. The eccentric…
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Art of Painting during the Sultanate and the Mughal Rule There are hardly any examples of court painting during the Sultanate. There is, however, no doubt that the new culture which the Sultanate rulers brought with them had already started influencing the classical Indian style in this period. This is evident in the…
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Administrative policies of Alauddin Khilji Introduction: Alauddin Khilji was a stern despot and exercise complete authority over his vast empire. 1. Supressed rebellions: Alauddin combined efficiency with sternness. He suppressed rebellions with a strong hand. 2. Enacted various Laws: To prevent future troubles he enacted various laws by which he put a ban on the consumption of wine,…
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Administration of Sher Shah Suri Administration of Sher Shah Suri Sher Shaj Suri established a sound and strong administrative system. Sher Shah was no mere soldier, he was also a great administrator. His was an enlightened despotism. He divided his empire into 42 Sarkars each of which was again subdivided into Parganas. There…
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Administration of Delhi Sultanate The Delhi Sultanate administration system The administration system of Delhi Sultanate were directed and governed by the Quranic injunctions. The Quranic law was the supreme law of the empire. The Caliph was the supreme sovereign according to the Islamic theory of sovereignty. All Muslim kings through the world were…
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Achievements of Alauddin Khilji Achievements of Alauddin Khilji Sultan Alauddin Khilji ascended the throne of Delhi in 1296 A.D. after the death of his uncle and father-in-law, Jalaluddin. Sultan Alauddin possessed considerable administrative experience, for he had served as Governor of Kara and Oudh during his predecessor’s life time. The achievements of Alauddin…
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Who was Vallabha Acharya? The Vaishnava leader, Vallabha Acharya, was born in a Brahmin family near Benaras. He lived for some time in the court of Krishna Deva Raya of the Vijayanagar Empire. To him there was no difference between Atma and Paramatma. He worshipped Krishna as an incarnation of God. He was…
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Who was the founder of the Theosophical Society? The Theosophical Society was founded by Madame Blavatsky and Col. Olcott in New York in 1875 A.D. Later on in 1886 its headquarter was established at Adyar in Madras. Mrs. Annie Besant joined the society in 1889 and it infused new vigor and strength to the…
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Who was Seleucus Nicator? Seleucus Nicator was the the most important and powerful general of Alexander the Great. After the death of Alexander, Seleucus Nicator founded the Seleucid Dynasty and started the Seleucid Empire. He was born in 358 B.C. Seleucus Nicator had consolidated his authority over the Asiatic dominion of his master…
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Who was Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj? Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj was the son of Shivaji. After the death of Shivaji in 1680, his son Shambhaji Maharaj ascended the Maratha throne. The war with the Mughals continued even after Shivaji’s death. At last Shambhaji was defeated by Aurangzeb and was tortured to death in 1689 A.…
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