Easy Mind MapsNasiruddin Mahmud was the sixth ruler of the Mamluk (Slave) Dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate. He ruled from 1246 CE to 1266 CE and is known for being a pious, peace-loving, and religious ruler. However, the real power during his reign was exercised by his Prime Minister and military commander, Ghiyasuddin Balban, who later became […]
Alauddin Masud Shah was the fifth ruler of the Mamluk (Slave) Dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate. He ruled from 1242 CE to 1246 CE but was largely a puppet ruler controlled by the Turkish nobles (Chihalgani). Due to his weak rule and indulgence in luxury, he was eventually deposed by the nobles. Basic Information Feature […]
The Chihalgani (Turkan-i-Chihalgani), also known as the “Group of Forty”, was a powerful group of Turkish nobles during the Delhi Sultanate. It was formed by Iltutmish to assist in administration but later became a source of political instability and power struggles. Basic Information Feature Details Name Chihalgani (Turkan-i-Chihalgani) Meaning “Group of Forty” (A group of […]
Bahram Shah was the fourth ruler of the Mamluk (Slave) Dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate. He ruled from 1240 CE to 1242 CE after overthrowing Razia Sultana. His rule was weak and dominated by Turkish nobles, leading to his eventual downfall. Basic Information Feature Details Full Name Bahram Shah Dynasty Mamluk (Slave) Dynasty Ruled From […]
Razia Sultana was the first and only woman ruler of the Delhi Sultanate. She ruled from 1236 CE to 1240 CE as the Sultan of the Mamluk (Slave) Dynasty. She is remembered for her administrative skills, military leadership, and attempts to break gender barriers in medieval India. Basic Information Feature Details Full Name Razia Sultana […]
The Iqta system was a key administrative and revenue system introduced by Iltutmish in the Delhi Sultanate. It was used to collect revenue, maintain an army, and govern provinces efficiently. Later, the system was refined and continued by Alauddin Khalji and Firoz Shah Tughlaq. Basic Information Feature Details Introduced by Iltutmish (Mamluk Dynasty) Purpose Revenue […]
Iltutmish was the third ruler of the Mamluk (Slave) Dynasty and is considered the true founder of the Delhi Sultanate. He was a strong administrator who consolidated Turkish rule in India, introduced the Iqta system, and completed the construction of Qutub Minar. Basic Information Feature Details Full Name Shams-ud-Din Iltutmish Dynasty Mamluk (Slave) Dynasty Ruled […]
Aram Shah was a short-lived and weak ruler of the Mamluk (Slave) Dynasty, which was the first dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate. His rule was marked by instability and was quickly replaced by Iltutmish, who became the true consolidator of the Delhi Sultanate. Basic Information Feature Details Full Name Aram Shah Dynasty Mamluk (Slave) Dynasty […]
The Haryanka Dynasty was the first ruling dynasty of Magadha and played a crucial role in expanding its influence in North India. The dynasty laid the foundation for Magadha’s rise as a dominant power, which was later continued by the Nanda and Maurya Dynasties. Basic Information Feature Details Name of Dynasty Haryanka Dynasty Founded By […]
Udayin, son of Ajatashatru, ruled the Haryanka Dynasty from around 460 to 444 BCE. His reign marked the establishment of Pataliputra as the capital, significantly influencing Indian politics. Despite facing challenges from rival kingdoms, his assassination led to the decline of the Haryanka Dynasty and the rise of the Shishunaga Dynasty.