After Timur’s devastating invasion of Delhi in 1398, the weakened Tughlaq dynasty collapsed. Power gradually passed to the Sayyid dynasty, founded by Khizr Khan in 1414. The Sayyids ruled as Timur’s nominal representatives but exercised local authority, marking the beginning ...
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During the Sultanate period, the Chaudhary was regarded as the most important rural land revenue officer. He acted as the head of local villages, supervised revenue collection, ensured timely payments and maintained order. Chaudharis also mediated disputes and represented villages ...
Barani stated that Alauddin Khilji ruled independently of orthodox Islamic law (Sharia). He believed kingship should not be controlled by religious scholars. Alauddin implemented strict administrative, revenue and market reforms based on political necessity rather than religious guidelines, asserting absolute ...
When Alauddin Khilji invaded Devagiri in 1296, its ruler was Ramchandra Dev of the Yadava dynasty. He failed to resist Alauddin’s sudden attack effectively and was forced to surrender. Later, Alauddin treated him generously, restored his kingdom as a vassal ...
Statement (D) is false. Razia Sultan attempted to curb the power of the Turkish nobles (Chahalgani), not strengthen them. She tried to build a more inclusive administration by promoting capable non-Turks like Malik Yakut. Her reforms and assertiveness angered the ...