The Attarkin Gate, constructed by Sultan Iltutmish around 1230 AD, is located in the city of Nagaur, near Jodhpur, Rajasthan. This intricately carved gateway serves as the southern entrance to the Nagaur Fort (Ahichhatargarh Fort). This early Indo-Islamic architectural marvel is widely ...
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Muhammad bin Tughlaq was the first Sultan to inscribe the title “Naib-i-Khilafat” or “Vice-Chancellor of the Caliph” on his coins. This reflected his desire to gain religious legitimacy from the Abbasid Caliph and assert his authority. The inscription strengthened his ...
Zafar Khan was one of Alauddin Khalji’s most courageous generals, known for his aggressive tactics against Mongol invasions. He died heroically in the Battle of Kili (1299), where he attacked the Mongol forces without waiting for royal orders. His bravery ...
Firoz Tughlaq introduced welfare-oriented policies, including providing employment to the unemployed. He organised large public works—canals, gardens, buildings—and absorbed many jobless people into these projects. Through state-funded employment schemes, he aimed to reduce social distress and maintain stability. His approach ...
The Alai Darwaza forms the southern gateway of the Qutub Minar complex and was built by Alauddin Khalji in 1311 CE. It represents early Indo-Islamic architectural style with true arches, domes, red sandstone, marble inlay and beautiful geometric designs. It ...