Slave Dynasty(1206-1290)

  • The Slave Dynasty was founded by Qutb-ud-Din Aibak in 1206 CE, after the death of Shahabuddin Ghori.
  • Qutb-ud-Din Aibak ruled from 1206 to 1210 CE.
  • Qutb-ud-Din Aibak was succeeded by his son-in-law, Iltutmish.
  • Iltutmish ruled from 1210 to 1236 CE.
  • Iltutmish consolidated the power of the Delhi Sultanate and expanded its territories.
  • Iltutmish also introduced a new system of administration and coinage.
  • Iltutmish faced several rebellions and invasions, including the Mongol invasion led by Genghis Khan’s grandson, Hulagu.
  • Iltutmish’s daughter, Razia Sultan, became the first and only female ruler of the Delhi Sultanate.
  • Razia Sultan ruled from 1236 to 1240 CE.
  • Razia Sultan faced opposition from the nobles and was eventually overthrown and killed.
  • Razia Sultan’s brother, Muizuddin Bahram Shah, became the ruler of the Delhi Sultanate.
  • Muizuddin Bahram Shah ruled from 1240 to 1242 CE.
  • Muizuddin Bahram Shah faced rebellions and was eventually overthrown and killed.
  • Ala-ud-Din Masud Shah became the ruler of the Delhi Sultanate after the death of Muizuddin Bahram Shah.
  • Ala-ud-Din Masud Shah ruled from 1242 to 1246 CE.
  • Ala-ud-Din Masud Shah faced rebellions and was eventually overthrown and killed.
  • Nasir-ud-Din Mahmud became the ruler of the Delhi Sultanate after the death of Ala-ud-Din Masud Shah.
  • Nasir-ud-Din Mahmud ruled from 1246 to 1266 CE.
  • Nasir-ud-Din Mahmud faced several rebellions and invasions, including the Mongol invasion led by Genghis Khan’s grandson, Batu.
  • Nasir-ud-Din Mahmud’s reign was marked by political instability and internal conflicts.
  • Nasir-ud-Din Mahmud was succeeded by his son, Balban.
  • Balban ruled from 1266 to 1287 CE.
  • Balban was a strong ruler who established a centralized administration and a professional army.
  • Balban also introduced a strict code of conduct for the nobles and officials.
  • Balban faced rebellions and external threats, including the Mongol invasion led by Hulagu.
  • Balban was succeeded by his grandson, Kaiqubad.
  • Kaiqubad ruled from 1287 to 1290 CE.
  • Kaiqubad faced rebellions and was eventually overthrown and killed.
  • The Slave Dynasty was succeeded by the Khalji dynasty in 1290 CE.
  • The Slave Dynasty was known for its architectural and cultural achievements, including the Qutub Minar and the construction of several mosques and tombs.

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