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 ...
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Mahmud Ghaznavi’s first invasion of India targeted the Hindu Shahi or Brahmansahi kingdom ruled by Jaipal. This region controlled the frontier areas of Punjab and blocked access to the Indian plains. Defeating Jaipal allowed Mahmud to consolidate his position and ...
Ibn Battuta was a Moroccan traveller and scholar who visited India during Muhammad bin Tughlaq’s reign in the 14th century. He served as the Qazi of Delhi and later wrote his famous travel account Rihla, describing India’s society, administration, culture ...