Medieval Indian History

Razia faced opposition from Turkish nobles. The nobles played a very influential role in Sultanate politics.

During Nasiruddin Mahmud's reign Balban was very influential as naib. Later he became the Sultan himself.

Jalaluddin Khalji founded the Khalji dynasty. Remembering the first ruler of each dynasty is useful.

The Mongol threat was serious during Alauddin Khalji's reign. Frontier security remained important in his military policy.

Siri city is associated with Alauddin Khalji. Remember medieval cities of Delhi with their rulers.

Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq founded the Tughlaq dynasty. The sequence of Delhi Sultanate dynasties is important in exams.

Firoz Shah Tughlaq brought Ashokan pillars to Delhi. This fact is linked with preservation of ancient monuments.

The muhtasib was an officer linked with market and moral supervision. Remember administrative posts with their functions.

Kharaj was a term related to land tax. Terms of medieval taxation are directly asked in exams.

Amir-i-Koh was related to agricultural expansion and cultivation reform. Study it with Tughlaq period agricultural policy.

In the Battle of Chanderi Babur defeated Medini Rai. Remember Babur's battles with his opponents.

Gulbadan Begum wrote Humayun-nama. The literary contribution of Mughal women is also important.

Sher Shah built sarais along roads which helped travellers and the postal system. This is a good example of administrative reform.

Patta recorded the farmer's land and payable revenue. Remember revenue terms with their meanings.

Akbar formed marriage and political alliances with Rajputs. This was an important part of his imperial policy.

Faizi was a scholar and poet in Akbar's court. Remember the Navratnas with their fields of work.

Raja Man Singh was a major Rajput commander of Akbar. Rajput cooperation was important in Akbar's administration.

The Ilahi era was a new calendar experiment introduced by Akbar. Link it with Akbar's administrative and ideological policies.

Nur Jahan's father Ghiyas Beg received the title Itmad-ud-Daulah. Remember Mughal titles with persons.

Aurangzeb won the struggle among Shah Jahan's sons. The Mughal war of succession is an important topic of medieval history.