Muhammad Ghori began his Indian campaigns in 1175 by attacking Multan, then ruled by the Carmathians. This early conquest helped him secure entry into the subcontinent and paved the way for later victories in Uch, Lahore and eventually the Rajput ...
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Muhammad Ghori was known by several names, including Shahabuddin, Muhammad bin Sam and Muizuddin. These titles were used in different contexts—royal, religious and genealogical. Since all three refer to the same ruler, “All of these” is the correct answer. ANSWER: ...
Muhammad Ghori or Muhammad bin Sam, belonged to the Shansbani (Ghurid) dynasty of Afghanistan. The Ghurids rose after the decline of the Ghaznavids. Ghori was neither a Ghaznavid nor a member of the Ghulam or Khilji dynasties. His conquests paved ...
The second major Turkish invasion of India is attributed to Muhammad Ghori. After Mahmud Ghaznavi’s earlier series of raids, Ghori’s campaigns marked the next major Turkish advance into the subcontinent. Unlike Mahmud, Ghori aimed to establish political control, and his ...
The Delhi Sultanate declined due to weak central administration, repeated internal conflicts and Timur’s destructive invasion. Additionally, the lack of a clear annexation or succession policy weakened political stability. The rise of composite culture did not harm the Sultanate; rather, ...