Razia Sultan
Slave dynasty(1206-1290)
एक दुखी परिवार – १७
Slave dynasty was started by Qutub ud din Aibak. He was the one who started the first architectural monument of the slave dynasty or rather the first architectural work of Muslims in India. Qutub Minar is its evidence.
Qutub ud din Aibak died while playing chaugan(modern day polo)as he fell from his horse. He was succeeded by Iltumish who completed the Qutub Minar.
He, in turn, was succeeded by his daughter Razia Sultan who became the first woman ruler. Though she reigned for only three years, she introduced various reforms in her tenure, apart from leaving in the historical records, her signature as a benign ruler in love with an outcast.
SLAVE DYNESTY
The Indian slave dynasty lasted from 1206 to 1290. The slave dynasty was the first Muslim dynasty to rule India.
It is said that Muhammad Ghori did not have a natural heir to the throne and his nature was to treat his slaves like his own children, guided by the ethos of Islam that he meticulously obeyed to the extent his perception of the religious command mandated.
Thus after the death of Ghori, one of the most able slaves by the name of, Qutub-ud-din Aibak, descended the throne.
The history of the slave dynasty begins with the rule of Qutub-ud-din Aibak.
He was succeeded by two more able rulers after which the slave dynasty vanished in no time due to lack of able rulers.
Qutub-ud-dinAibak
The first ruler of the slave dynasty , Qutub-ud-din Aibak ruled from 1206 to 1210. He established his capital at two places, first at Lahore and then shifted it to Delhi. It was during his reign that the construction of the famous Qutub Minar was started. He was an able ruler and was very kind and generous with his people. Due to his good nature, he earned the title of "Lakh Baksh", which means giver of thousands. He could rule for a very short time as he died in an accident in 1210. He was succeeded by his son Aram Shah but due to his incompetence, he was defeated in just one year by Iltumish.
Iltumish
After Aram Shah, the next able ruler was Iltumish. He ruled from 1211 to 1236. Under his strong governance, the slave dynasty was able to find a strong footing and establish itself as an important kingdom. The army was organized efficiently under Iltumish and he also introduced a coin currency known as Tanka. It was in his reign that the construction of Qutub Minar was completed. After ruling successfully for a period of 25 years, he died, but nominated his daughter Raziya Sultan as the heir to the throne. She was an able ruler, but since she was a woman, she faced stern opposition from nobles who got her murdered.
GhiyasuddinBalban
The last effective emperor of the slave dynasty was Ghiyasuddin Balban. He ruled from 1266 to 1286. During his reign, the administration was strengthened and he paid much attention to governance in his empire. The army was trained effectively to use weapons and the production of arms and other war weaponry was at its peak. This is what helped them fight against attacks by the Mongols. He died in 1286 and after him the slave dynasty collapsed.
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Slave dynasty(1206-1290)
एक दुखी परिवार – १७
Slave dynasty was started by Qutub ud din Aibak. He was the one who started the first architectural monument of the slave dynasty or rather the first architectural work of Muslims in India. Qutub Minar is its evidence.
Qutub ud din Aibak died while playing chaugan(modern day polo)as he fell from his horse. He was succeeded by Iltumish who completed the Qutub Minar.
He, in turn, was succeeded by his daughter Razia Sultan who became the first woman ruler. Though she reigned for only three years, she introduced various reforms in her tenure, apart from leaving in the historical records, her signature as a benign ruler in love with an outcast.
SLAVE DYNESTY
The Indian slave dynasty lasted from 1206 to 1290. The slave dynasty was the first Muslim dynasty to rule India.
It is said that Muhammad Ghori did not have a natural heir to the throne and his nature was to treat his slaves like his own children, guided by the ethos of Islam that he meticulously obeyed to the extent his perception of the religious command mandated.
Thus after the death of Ghori, one of the most able slaves by the name of, Qutub-ud-din Aibak, descended the throne.
The history of the slave dynasty begins with the rule of Qutub-ud-din Aibak.
He was succeeded by two more able rulers after which the slave dynasty vanished in no time due to lack of able rulers.
Qutub-ud-dinAibak
The first ruler of the slave dynasty , Qutub-ud-din Aibak ruled from 1206 to 1210. He established his capital at two places, first at Lahore and then shifted it to Delhi. It was during his reign that the construction of the famous Qutub Minar was started. He was an able ruler and was very kind and generous with his people. Due to his good nature, he earned the title of "Lakh Baksh", which means giver of thousands. He could rule for a very short time as he died in an accident in 1210. He was succeeded by his son Aram Shah but due to his incompetence, he was defeated in just one year by Iltumish.
Iltumish
After Aram Shah, the next able ruler was Iltumish. He ruled from 1211 to 1236. Under his strong governance, the slave dynasty was able to find a strong footing and establish itself as an important kingdom. The army was organized efficiently under Iltumish and he also introduced a coin currency known as Tanka. It was in his reign that the construction of Qutub Minar was completed. After ruling successfully for a period of 25 years, he died, but nominated his daughter Raziya Sultan as the heir to the throne. She was an able ruler, but since she was a woman, she faced stern opposition from nobles who got her murdered.
GhiyasuddinBalban
The last effective emperor of the slave dynasty was Ghiyasuddin Balban. He ruled from 1266 to 1286. During his reign, the administration was strengthened and he paid much attention to governance in his empire. The army was trained effectively to use weapons and the production of arms and other war weaponry was at its peak. This is what helped them fight against attacks by the Mongols. He died in 1286 and after him the slave dynasty collapsed.
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