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The Delhi Sultanate
The Delhi Sultanate
The Delhi Sultanate was a series of Muslim-ruled kingdoms based in Delhi before the Mughal Empire.
What Happened
The Delhi Sultanate ruled parts of northern India from the 1200s to the 1500s. Its rulers built forts, mosques, cities, and water systems.
Why It Matters
Persian, Turkic, Central Asian, and Indian cultures mixed in new ways. The Qutb Minar in Delhi is connected with this period.
Fun Facts
- The Delhi Sultanate ruled parts of northern India from the 1200s to the 1500s.
- Its rulers built forts, mosques, cities, and water systems.
- Persian, Turkic, Central Asian, and Indian cultures mixed in new ways.
- The Qutb Minar in Delhi is connected with this period.
Did You Know?
Historians and learners study Delhi Sultanate by comparing written records, objects, buildings, maps, and careful questions.
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