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Delhi Sultanate Begins
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Delhi Sultanate Begins

1206 CE

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

Delhi
Lahore

Key Figures

Qutb ud-Din Aibak

Historical Media

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