The Khilji Dynasty: 1290-1320 AD
After the last ruler of the Slave dynasty was killed, the Khilji dynasty was founded by Jalaluddin Khilji. After becoming the king, he lavishly rewarded nobles who had helped him in ascending the throne of Delhi.
History
Alauddin Khilji
Alauddin Khilji ascended the throne after getting his uncle Jalal-ud-din murdered. Alauddin Khilji is known for his economic measures which were adopted by him for controlling the prices of commodities. He is also known for his expeditions into the south.
Firoz Shah Tughlaq
After his accession, Firoz Shah Tughlaq was faced with the problem of preventing the imminent break up of the Delhi Sultanate. He adopted the policy of appeasing the nobility,
The Tughlaq Dynasty (1320-1414 AD)
Tughlaq Dynasty (1320-1414 AD): The Khilji dynasty came to an end when Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq, the Governor of Dipalpur, became the Sultan of Delhi. He was succeeded by his son Muhammad bin Tughlaq.
Muhammad bin Tughlaq and his ambitious projects
Muhammad bin Tughlaq had five ambitious projects for which he has become particularly debatable. He tried to introduce many administrative reforms
Administration of Delhi Sultanate
Administration of Delhi Sultanate – The administration under the Turks was highly centralized as all executive, legislative and judicial powers were centred in the hands of the king.
Sources of Delhi Sultanate
Monuments and coins are an important source of information about the Delhi Sultanate. Literary Sources (4 Points) and Archaeological Sources (5 points)
Muhammad Ghori
Muhammad Ghori ascended the throne at Ghazni in 1173. He was an ambitious ruler who wanted to establish an empire in India. Before his rule, the Arabs had invaded Sind.
Sources of Sangam age
Literary and Archaeological Sources of Sangam Age – Sangam literature is the chief source of information about the Sangam Age. Archaeological remains such as punch-marked coins, pottery, shells, beads, urns, megaliths, and inscriptions have been discovered which provide us with information about the period.
3 Archaeological Sources of Sangam Age
Archaeological Sources of the Sangam Age include punch-marked coins, pottery, shells, beads, urns, megaliths, and inscriptions that have been discovered which provide us with information about the period.