Razia Sultan was the daughter of Iltutmish, the most capable ruler of the Slave Dynasty. Recognizing her talent, Iltutmish nominated her as his successor, breaking the traditional preference for male rulers. Razia became the first and only woman ruler of ...
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Alauddin Khilji murdered his uncle and father-in-law, Jalaluddin Khilji, to seize the throne of Delhi in 1296 AD. He planned the assassination during a supposed welcome ceremony. This bold and ruthless act marked the beginning of one of the most ...
The First Battle of Tarain was fought in 1191 AD between Muhammad Ghori and the Rajput ruler Prithviraj Chauhan. In this battle, Prithviraj defeated Ghori’s forces decisively. Tarain became a major battleground for control over North India, setting the stage ...
Qutubuddin Aibak constructed the Qutub-ul-Islam Mosque in Delhi after the establishment of the Slave Dynasty. Built using materials from demolished Hindu and Jain temples, it is one of the earliest surviving mosques in India. The mosque complex later expanded under ...
Qutbuddin Aibak, the founder of the Slave Dynasty, died in 1210 AD while playing Chaugan (polo) at Lahore. He fell from his horse during the game and suffered severe injuries. His sudden death ended his short reign, after which his ...