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 ...
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Sikandar Lodi, the second ruler of the Lodi dynasty, founded the city of Agra around 1504 AD. He developed Agra into an administrative centre due to its strategic location near the Yamuna River. The city later flourished under the Mughals ...
Persian was the official court language of the Delhi Sultanate. It was used for administration, literature, royal correspondence, and maintaining state records. Persian cultural influence shaped the art, architecture, and writing traditions of the period. Over time, Persian blended with ...
Alberuni, a brilliant Persian scholar who accompanied Mahmud, wrote Kitab ul-Hind, an extraordinary study of Indian culture, religion, science, and social systems. His work is one of the earliest scientific and objective accounts of India. Alberuni’s detailed observations make this ...
Mahmud Ghaznavi’s primary motive behind invading India was to acquire immense wealth from its temples and prosperous cities. He used this wealth to strengthen Ghazni and expand his power in Central Asia. Although he justified his campaigns in religious terms, ...