Turkish Invasion and Establishment of Delhi Sultanate
Main Topics:
- Turks
- Mahmud of Ghazni
- Muhammad Ghori
- Iltutmish
- Razia Sultan
- Ghiyasuddin Balban
Turks
- Mention of Turkish invasion of India
- Establishment of the Ghazni and Ghor states by the Turks
Mahmud of Ghazni
- Introduction to Mahmud of Ghazni
- 17 invasions of India between 1001 and 1025 AD
- Main aim - Plundering wealth and equipping the army
- Indian temples as a center of attraction for wealth
- Battles against Jaipal and Anandpal
- Attack on the Somnath temple
Muhammad Ghori
- Invasion of India towards the end of the 12th century
- Main objective - Exploiting India's wealth
- First and second Battles of Tarain
- Defeat of Prithviraj Chauhan
- Beginning of Muslim rule in India
Iltutmish
- Took over after Qutbuddin Aibak
- Strategy to strengthen his position
- Contribution to stopping Mongol invasion led by Genghis Khan
- Proper organization of the Delhi Sultanate
- Introduction of the Iqta system
Razia Sultan
- Daughter of Iltutmish
- Faced opposition due to being a female ruler
- Skilled in governance but rejected for being a woman
- Attempt to return to power through marriage with Altunia
Ghiyasuddin Balban
- Supporter of Nasiruddin Mahmud
- Divine perception of kingship
- Reforms in administration, establishment of law and order
- Strengthened the army due to fear of Mongol invasion
- Suppressed Tughri's rebellion in Bengal
Decline of the Delhi Sultanate
- Decline within four years after the death of Ghiyasuddin Balban
- Establishment of the Khilji dynasty
Important Battles:
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First Battle of Tarain (1191 AD)
- Between Muhammad Ghori and Prithviraj Chauhan
- Victory for Prithviraj Chauhan
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Second Battle of Tarain (1192 AD)
- Between Muhammad Ghori and Prithviraj Chauhan
- Defeat of Prithviraj Chauhan and establishment of the Delhi Sultanate
Structure and Significance:
- Organization of the Delhi Sultanate
- Muhammad Ghori is considered its founder
- Contributions of Ghazni and Ghori
These notes are dedicated to the history of the Turkish invasion and the Delhi Sultanate, providing a summary of key rulers, battles, and their contributions.