Humayun ascended the throne of Delhi on December 30, 1530, just days after his father Babur’s death. His reign, however, was fraught with challenges, particularly from his brothers and rivals like Kamran Mirza, who aspired to control parts of the empire. Kamran, his half-brother, became the governor of Kabul and Lahore and was one of … Read more
Babur’s Early Life: Struggles for Samarkand and Farghana: Babur’s Occupation of Kabul: Babur’s Campaigns in Indo-Pakistan: Battle of Panipat (1526): Further Battles and Conflict with Rana Sanga: Babur as an Author:
Jalaluddin Khalji (1290-1296) Jalaluddin Khalji ascended the throne of Delhi in 1290 at the age of 75, marking the beginning of the Khilji Dynasty. His rule followed the end of the Mamluk Dynasty. Made two unsuccessful attempts to recapture the fort of Ranthambor, demonstrating the challenges he faced in consolidating power. Displayed extreme strictness in … Read more
The Lodi dynasty was the last dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate, founded by Bahlol Lodi in 1451 after the abdication of the last Sayyid ruler, Alam Shah. Here’s a detailed account of the Lodi dynasty, including its key figures and events, leading to the establishment of the Mughal Empire: 1. Bahlol Lodi (1451-1489) 2. Sikandar … Read more
The Sayyid dynasty (1414-1451) was an important but relatively short-lived dynasty in the history of the Delhi Sultanate. It was founded by Khizr Khan, who laid the foundation for this new era in the Sultanate’s history following the decline of the Tughlaq dynasty. The Sayyid dynasty played a transitional role in the history of the … Read more
Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq (Ghazi Malik) and His Reign Intervention in Bengal Civil War:During Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq’s reign, a significant civil war erupted in Bengal between two brothers, Nasiruddin and Alauddin. This conflict threatened the stability of the region, and Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq, seeing the need for central intervention, marched his forces to Bengal. His intervention was decisive, restoring … Read more
The *Mamluk Dynasty, also known as the *Slave Dynasty, was the first of the Delhi Sultanates, ruling from 1206 to 1290. The dynasty was founded by Qutb-ud-din Aibak, a former slave of Sultan Muhammad Ghuri, and it included several notable rulers who played key roles in the establishment and consolidation of Muslim rule in India. … Read more
1. Abbasid Caliphate and Early Background: 2. Foundation of the Ghaznavid Empire: 3. Sabuktigin’s Rule and Military Campaigns: 4. Succession and the Rise of Mahmud of Ghazni: 5. Mahmud’s Military Expeditions: 6. Mahmud’s Administrative and Cultural Legacy: 7. Succession After Mahmud’s Death: 8. Decline of the Ghaznavid Empire:
Background and Pre-Invasion Events The invasion of Sindh by Muhammad bin Qasim in 711- 712 AD is one of the earliest and most significant Muslim military expeditions into the Indian subcontinent. This event marked the beginning of Islamic rule in the region. The Invasion and Conquest of Sindh Aftermath and Legacy
