Iltutmish recognised the Doab (the rich land between Ganga and Yamuna) as economically vital. He consolidated control over this agriculturally fertile region to secure revenue, supply lines and strategic depth. By prioritizing the Doab, Iltutmish strengthened the Sultanate’s fiscal base ...
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Genghis Khan told the leaders of a city he conquered, “I am the punishment of God. If you had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you”. His Mongol armies were often seen ...
The Turks popularized polo in India during the Delhi Sultanate period. Although polo existed earlier in Central Asia, the Turkish rulers made it a royal sport. It became a favorite pastime among nobles and military leaders and was also used ...
Muhammad Ghori’s final invasion was directed against the Khokhars of Punjab, a fiercely independent tribal group resisting Turkish authority. Ghori launched a major campaign to suppress their repeated rebellions. Although he succeeded militarily, this campaign strained him heavily. Shortly afterward, ...