Ibrahim Lodi was the last ruler of the Lodi dynasty and the final Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate. His harsh treatment of nobles created internal rebellions, weakening the empire. In 1526, he was defeated by Babur in the First Battle ...
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Historians describe Muhammad bin Tughlaq as a “mixture of opposites” because his personality combined brilliance with impracticality. He introduced innovative but often disastrous policies, such as token currency and shifting the capital. His administrative intelligence was remarkable, yet poor execution ...
Muhammad bin Tughlaq introduced a token currency using copper and brass coins to replace precious metal coins. His aim was to increase state revenue and reduce dependence on silver. However, poor control over minting and widespread counterfeiting caused the experiment ...
In 1192 AD, the Second Battle of Tarain took place between Muhammad Ghori and Prithviraj Chauhan. This time Ghori emerged victorious due to better military planning and disciplined cavalry. The defeat ended major Rajput resistance in North India and paved ...
The Delhi Sultanate experienced the highest number of Mongol invasions during Alauddin Khilji’s reign. He successfully repelled these attacks through strong military reforms, frontier defenses, and a well-organized standing army. His effective strategies prevented Mongol expansion into India and ensured ...