Tracing Changes and the Delhi Sultanate · c. 700–1526 CE
The Slave Dynasty
The foundation of the Sultanate by Qutbuddin Aibak and the reign of Iltutmish and Raziyya Sultan.
Key Questions
- 1Why was Raziyya Sultan's reign significant in Indian history?
- 2How did the early Mamluk Sultans consolidate their power?
- 3What was the role of the 'Bandagan' or elite slaves?
CBSE Learning Outcomes
CBSE: The Delhi Sultans - Class 7
Class: Class 7
Subject: Social Science
Unit: Tracing Changes and the Delhi Sultanate
Period: c. 700–1526 CE
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