The Ghurid dynasty, originating from the Ghor region in present-day Afghanistan, superseded the Ghaznavids.
Muhammad of Ghor's strategic victories paved the way for the establishment of the Delhi Sultanate, initiating centuries of Muslim rule in the heart of India.
Major Events
- 1192 CE: Second Battle of Tarain
- Expansion across the Indo-Gangetic plain
Key Places
Key Figures
Muhammad of GhorQutb ud-Din Aibak