In 1206, the landscape of the Indian subcontinent changed permanently with the foundation of the Delhi Sultanate.
This era would see five successive dynasties rule over a significant portion of the region, fundamentally altering its political, cultural, and architectural identity.
Major Events
- 1206 CE: Qutb ud-Din Aibak ascends the throne
- Initiation of Indo-Islamic architecture (Qutb Minar)
Key Places
DelhiLahore
Key Figures
Qutb ud-Din Aibak