The Invasion of the Turks and the Establishment of the Delhi Sultanate

Introduction

• Introduction by Sangeeta: From Learnohub
• New Series: Topic for ICC Class 7 - The Invasion of the Turks and the Establishment of the Delhi Sultanate

Main Topics

• Introduction to the Turks
• Mahmud of Ghazni
• Muhammad Ghori
• Iltutmish
• Razia Sultan
• Ghiyasuddin Balban

The Invasion of the Turks

• Mahmud of Ghazni:
  • Attacked 17 times in 25 years
  • Attacked temples and looted treasure
  • Invasions from 1001-1025 CE
  • War against the King of Punjab, Jayapala
• Muhammad Ghori's Invasion:
  • Invaded India at the end of the 12th century
  • First Battle of Tarain (1191 CE) and Second Battle of Tarain (1192 CE)
  • Ghori defeated Prithviraj Chauhan

Establishment of the Delhi Sultanate

• Qutb-ud-din Aibak:

  • Founded the Slave Dynasty
  • Reign: 1206-1210 CE
  • Constructed the Qutub Minar

• Iltutmish:

  • The true founder of the Slave Dynasty
  • Protected India from the Mongols
  • Improved the finances and structure of the Delhi Sultanate

• Razia Sultan:

  • First female ruler
  • Reign: 1236-1240 CE
  • Assassinated due to rebellion

Reign of Ghiyasuddin Balban

• Reign: 1266-1286 CE
• Organized and strengthened the army
• Suppressed internal revolts

Conclusion

• End of the Slave Dynasty
• Beginning of the Khilji dynasty