Delhi Sultanate

Delhi Sultanate find its mention in the Medieval history of India. The period ruled by the Muslim leaders with Delhi as their capital is known as the Delhi Sultanate. The defeat of Prithviraj Chauhan in the hands of Mohammed Ghori marked the beginning of the Delhi Sultanate. Delhi Sultanate comprised of five dynasties namely the Slave dynasty, Khilji dynasty, Tughlaq dynasty, Sayyid and the Lodhi dynasties. Under the Delhi Sultanate there was no fixed territory as it solely depended upon the rulers on how much they could capture and reign. However among the five dynasties under the Delhi Sultanate, it was the Khilji dynasty who annexed majority of South Indian states. The history of Delhi shows that at that time Persian language flourished and was prevalent in those areas controlled by the Sultanate.

The Slave dynasty was founded by Qutab- ud -Din Aibak, a slave to the Mohammed Ghori. The famous rulers who carried the legacy of the slave dynasty and made significant contributions were Iltutmish and Giaz-ud-Din Balban along with Qutab-ud-Din Aibak. Facing constant turmoils the dynasty came to an end in the 1290.

The Khilji dynasty was founded by Ala ud-Din Khilji. Under this dynasty Muslim rule reached its zenith before the Mughals came in.

Then came the Tughlaq dynasty. Muhammad Tughlaq founded the dynasty and his stern rule against his subjects resulted a series of revolt from the subjects. As a consequence he lost his kingdom and was killed in 1351.

The history of Delhi also marks the Sayyid and Lodhi dynasty as parts of the Delhi Sultanate. Khazir Khan founded the Sayyid dynasty, which ruled from1414 to 1450 AD. This was succeeded by the Lodhi dynasty, which was found by Bahlul Khan. Babur invaded India and put an end to both the Lodhi dynasty and the Delhi Sultanate.

Delhi Sultanate marks the various phases about Delhi being ruled by several rulers.