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Biography of Sultan Iltutmish: Life, Career and Achievements

“The history of Muslim sovereignty in India, properly speaking, begins with Iltutmish. It was he who gave the country a capital, an independent state, a monarchical form of government and a governing class. Among his other achievements, beautification of the city of Delhi as well as execution of a better administration in the country were important”-Dr. R.P. Tripathy. Iltutmish was [...]

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Why is Zaimul Abidin of Kashmir known as “Akbar of Kashmir”?

Zainul Abidin (1420-1470): Zainul Abidin is one of the very few rulers who ruled for about 50 years and remained very popular. On account of his liberal religious policy, promotion of learning, and interest in art and architecture he can be called the fore-runner of Akbar. He also look several steps for the welfare of his subjects. Image source: [...]

By |2015-08-08T09:53:39+05:30November 29, 2014|History of India|Comments Off on Why is Zaimul Abidin of Kashmir known as “Akbar of Kashmir”?

Nasir-ud-din Mahmud (1246-66)

Nasir-ud-din Mahmud's accession to the throne after Razia's death and as a matter of fact while she was away from Delhi in connection with checking revolts, the 'Corps of forty' had made Bahram Shah, (1240- 1242) the son of Iltutmish as the Sultan of Delhi. The 'Corps of Forty' pressurised the Sultan to work according to their dictates. The Sultan, [...]

By |2015-08-08T10:13:40+05:30November 29, 2014|Biography|Comments Off on Nasir-ud-din Mahmud (1246-66)
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