Akbar’s coronation was held at Kalanaur, in present-day Punjab, in 1556. He was only thirteen years old when he became emperor after Humayun’s death. Bairam Khan served as his regent, guiding administration and military affairs. This ceremony marked the formal ...
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Firoz Shah Tughlaq established Diwan-i-Bandagan to manage state slaves, who served in administration, workshops and public works. He expanded the slave institution significantly, training them for skilled labor and ensuring their welfare. This department reflected his paternalistic governance style. ANSWER: ...
Muhammad bin Tughlaq shifted the capital from Delhi to Devagiri mainly to strengthen his control over the newly conquered southern territories. Devagiri’s central location allowed better supervision of the Deccan, efficient communication and tighter political integration. His objective was expansion ...
Malik Kafur led Alauddin Khalji’s southern campaigns and sequentially defeated Devagiri, Warangal, Hoysala and Madurai. These victories expanded the Sultanate’s influence deep into South India. The campaign brought enormous wealth, including tribute, elephants, horses and precious jewels, strengthening Alauddin’s empire ...
Nasiruddin Mahmud (the later Tughlaq scion) is generally reckoned among the last rulers associated with the Tughlaq line in Delhi before the dynasty’s decline and replacement by Timurids and Sayyids. His weak rule and the chaotic political environment marked the ...