Muhammad Ghori left his loyal general Qutbuddin Aibak to manage newly conquered Indian territories. Aibak strengthened Muslim rule in North India and acted as Ghori’s representative. After Ghori’s death, he declared independence and founded the Slave Dynasty, becoming the first ...
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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 ...
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 ...