Growth of Literature during the Sultanate Period: The Sultanate period witnessed the growth of literature in different languages and in different fields. The most important aspects of the period in this respect were the following: 1. Preparation of historical texts which so far had remained neglected in India. 2. Beginning of the growth of literature in different regional languages in [...]
Mongol Invasions on the North-West Frontier of India: The North-West Frontier of India always remained vulnerable to foreign attacks in ancient and medieval times. Several invaders came to India from the North-West. The rulers of India attempted to devote attention towards guarding their frontier according to their ability and competence. During those days the frontiers comprised the Hindu Kush Mountains [...]
India, a Rich country: There is no doubt that India by and large remained a rich country throughout this period. Foreign travellers who visited India during this period have observed that the people used gold, silver, diamonds, pearls and other precious stones profusely in the form of ornaments. It was India's fabulous wealth which tempted Mahmud of Ghazni to invade [...]