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Who founded the Delhi Sultanate?
AQutb-ud-din Aibak
BAkbar
CBabur
DMuhammad of Ghor
ICSEClass 7 (ICSE)History and CivicsCh 4 · Topic 1
The Delhi Sultanate
The Delhi Sultanate, established after Muhammad of Ghor's conquests, was a series of Muslim dynasties ruling large parts of India from 1206
Core concept
The Delhi Sultanate was founded by Qutb-ud-din Aibak in 1206 CE, beginning with the Slave (Mamluk) Dynasty.
How it works
Five dynasties ruled the Delhi Sultanate over time: the Slave, Khilji, Tughlaq, Sayyid, and Lodi dynasties.
Why it matters
The Sultanate saw significant developments in architecture, like the Qutub Minar, and administrative systems for governing a large empire.
Key detail
The Delhi Sultanate eventually declined and was replaced by the Mughal Empire after the Battle of Panipat in 1526.
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• The Delhi Sultanate was founded by Qutb-ud-din Aibak.
• It began in 1206 CE with the Slave Dynasty.
• Five dynasties ruled: Slave, Khilji, Tughlaq, Sayyid, Lodi.
• It lasted from 1206 to 1526.
• The Qutub Minar was built during this period.
• Administrative systems governed the large empire.
• The Sultanate declined over time.
• The Mughal Empire replaced it after 1526 (Battle of Panipat).