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Main Features of Sufism (Sufi Movement in Medieval India)
Sufism (Sufi Movement in Medieval India)
Introduction: The Sufis from the liberal element in Islam and it is by their efforts that Islam has acquired some respect in India. There were many orders of the sufis which slightly differ from one…
Razia Sultan: Birth, Early Life, Rise and Downfall
Razia Sultan
Introduction: Razia Sultan (also Razia Sultana, Raziya Sultan) was first and only women ruler to become sit on the throne of Delhi Sultanate. She reigned for the period between 1236 to 1240.
Birth and Early Life: Razia Sultan…
Brief History of Qutb-ud-din Mubarak Shah Khilji
Qutb-ud-din Mubarak Shah Khilji was the son of Ala-ud-din Khilji. He had escaped destruction at Malik Kafur’s hands, and became the third Sultan of Delhi.
Mubarak Shah began his reign well. He repealed the harsh regulations of his father…
Central Administration of Ala-ud-din Khilji (Delhi Sultan)
Central Administration Ala-ud-din Khilji
Sultan Ala-ud-din Khilji has a large army and was able to suppress all lawless elements in his dominions and to take steps for the complete concentration of authority in his hands.
Although there…
Sultan Nasiruddin Mahmud (Nasir-ud-din Firuz Shah) – Slave Dynasty
Sultan Nasiruddin Mahmud (also Nasir-ud-din Firuz Shah) reigned from 1246 to 1266. He was the eighth ruler of Slave Dynasty. In 1246, Nasiruddin Mahmud, the grandson of Iltutmish, was proclaimed as the ruler and Sultan of Delhi.
Character…
Features of Indo-Islamic Architecture
Indo-Islamic Architecture
Indo-Islamic architecture witnessed the amalgamation of the Hindu and Islamic architecture. Indian and Islamic architectures in India were influenced by each other. It has been seen that Islamic influence…
Indo-Islamic Architecture
Indo-Islamic Architecture
Indo-Islamic Architecture refers to the art of Indian Architecture that resulted from the cultural intermingling after the advent of Muslim rulers into the Indian sub-continent.
The most important innovation that…
Short Biography of Firoz Shah Tughlaq (Delhi Sultan)
Firoz Shah Tughlaq
Firoz Shah Tughlaq succeeded to the throne of Delhi Sultanate after the death of Muhammad Bin Tughlaq. He ascended the throne but he was neither an able administrator nor a tolerant ruler, neither did he succeed in…
Battle of Talikota (1565)
Battle of Talikota – 1565
The Battle of Talikota was fought between Vijaynagar Kingdom and Sultanates of Deccan. The Vijaynagar Kingdom was defeated in the Battle. The war took place on 26th January, 1565.
After the death of Krishna Deva…
Brief Note on Paintings of Medieval India
Paintings of Medieval India
The Medieval India is the part of Indian history between the 8th century and the 18the century A.D. During Medieval period, India witnessed significant growth in the field of art of painting.
The sultanate…
