PPT: Delhi: 12th to 15th Century | Social Studies (SST) Class 7 (Old NCERT) PDF Download

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Delhi: 12th
to 15th
Century
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Delhi: 12th
to 15th
Century
Welcome Students!
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Delhi: 12th
to 15th
Century
Welcome Students!
Finding out about the
Delhi Sultans
Historical Sources: Inscriptions, coins, and
architecture offer valuable insights.
1.
Persian Histories (Tawarikh): Written in
Persian, the administrative language.
Chronicled events and advised rulers on
governance.
2.
Tawarikh Authors: Learned men, including
secretaries, administrators, poets, and
courtiers. Emphasized the importance of just
rule in their accounts.
3.
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Delhi: 12th
to 15th
Century
Welcome Students!
Finding out about the
Delhi Sultans
Historical Sources: Inscriptions, coins, and
architecture offer valuable insights.
1.
Persian Histories (Tawarikh): Written in
Persian, the administrative language.
Chronicled events and advised rulers on
governance.
2.
Tawarikh Authors: Learned men, including
secretaries, administrators, poets, and
courtiers. Emphasized the importance of just
rule in their accounts.
3.
Limited Control in Early 13th Century: 1.
Delhi Sultans had control mainly over fortified towns with garrisons. a.
Authority seldom extended beyond these strongholds. b.
Challenges to Delhi's Authority: 2.
Constant threats from Mongols. a.
Governors rebelled when sensing Sultan's weakness. b.
Expansion under Key Rulers: 3.
Balban, Alauddin Khalji, and Muhammad Tughlaq played pivotal roles. a.
Period marked significant territorial expansion for the Delhi Sultanate. b.
From Garrison Town to Empire: The
Expansion of the Delhi Sultanate
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Delhi: 12th
to 15th
Century
Welcome Students!
Finding out about the
Delhi Sultans
Historical Sources: Inscriptions, coins, and
architecture offer valuable insights.
1.
Persian Histories (Tawarikh): Written in
Persian, the administrative language.
Chronicled events and advised rulers on
governance.
2.
Tawarikh Authors: Learned men, including
secretaries, administrators, poets, and
courtiers. Emphasized the importance of just
rule in their accounts.
3.
Limited Control in Early 13th Century: 1.
Delhi Sultans had control mainly over fortified towns with garrisons. a.
Authority seldom extended beyond these strongholds. b.
Challenges to Delhi's Authority: 2.
Constant threats from Mongols. a.
Governors rebelled when sensing Sultan's weakness. b.
Expansion under Key Rulers: 3.
Balban, Alauddin Khalji, and Muhammad Tughlaq played pivotal roles. a.
Period marked significant territorial expansion for the Delhi Sultanate. b.
From Garrison Town to Empire: The
Expansion of the Delhi Sultanate
Understanding Delhi Under
the Sultans
In the 12th century, Delhi thrived commercially under the Tomara Rajputs and Chauhan
dynasties, attracting a significant Jain merchant community. "Dehliwal" coins were in
widespread use. The early 13th century saw the establishment of the Delhi Sultanate by
Qutbuddin Aibak, marked by the rule of five dynasties and the development of cities like Dehli-
i Kuhna, Siri, Tughlaqabad, and Jahanpanah. Tawarikh, Persian chronicles by learned
individuals, advised rulers on just governance. However, these ideas faced societal resistance,
and many regions remained under local chieftains' control. Raziyya, a qualified female ruler,
faced opposition in 1236, revealing challenges posed by societal norms during her rule.