History of India -1206-1526 A.D.

Programme 咾ರ್ಯ响ರ ಮ BA Subject 풿ಷರ್ History and Archaeology Semester �ಕ್ಷ貾ವ鲿 III University 풿ಶ್ವ 풿ದ್ಯಾ ಲರ್ Karnatak University, Dharwad Session ಅವ鲿 4

Title Sultanate

SubTitle : Achievements Qutabuddin Aibak Learning objectives

To introduce the consolidation of Muslim rule in India and Establishment of Session out comes ;

Students will understand the Achievements of Aibak Recap

 In previous session we have learnt the Establishment of Delhi Sultanate.

 Foundation of Slave dynasty.

 Consolidation of Delhi sultanate.

 Early life of Qutabuddin Aibak.

 Difficulties of Aibak. Achievements of Qutabuddin Aibak 1206-1210 AD.

. After assuming the power Qutabuddin Aibak in 1206

. He had faced many difficulties to give firm foundation to his rule.

. He strengthened his position in Delhi and Lahore. Achievements of Qutabuddin Aibak :

War with Tajuddin Yildoz : . Tajuddin Yildoz who was the father-in-law of Aibak occupied and the sultan Ghiyasuddin acknowledged his independence, . Yildoz was forced by Khwarizm Shah Allauddin Muhammad to leave Ghazni therefore he turned his attention towards Panjab. . Quatabuddin Aibak faced Yildoz and forced him to return form Panjab in Dec. 1208. . Aibak followed Yildoz and occupied Ghazni lived 40 day but the citizens of Ghazni invited Yildoz in 1209. . Aibak failed to protect Ghazni for the invasion of Yildoz and returned to Dehli. . Thus Aibak failed to occupy Ghazni and Yildoz not occupied any part of Indian Territory. Rajputs restoration :

 Rajputs, who were lost their sovereignty of North India, still contesting in the different parts against the Turks.

 Kalinjar was restored by the Chandela king.

 Harishchandra the king of Gahadwara occupied Farukabad.

 Pratiharas conquered Gwaliar.

Aibak not followed the policy of expansion; he could not pay attention towards Rajputs and not recovered the lost places.

Intervention in the affairs of Bihar & Bengal : . After the death of Ikhtiyaruddin Khiji the relation between Delhi with Bihar & Bengal was breakout.

. Ali Mardan Khan declared independence at Lakhnauti, but the Khilji Nobles not accepted they replaced Muhammad Sheran and prisoned Ali Mardan Khan

. Ali Mardan Khan escaped and went to Delhi and asked Aibak to intervene into the affairs of Bengal.

. Qutabuddin Aibak sent Qaiwaz Rumi Khan to Bengla who was succeeded in convincing the Khilji nobles that they should accept Ali Mardan Khan as the governor with accepting the sovereignty of Delhi and pay annual tribute. Last Days of Qutabuddin Aibak

. Aibak not paid much attention in expansion of kingdom. . He remained busy in defending his power and in the affairs of Bihar & Bengal. . He spent most of his time at Lahore, he rule very short period of four years in November 1210 AD while Playing Chaugan (Horse Polo) he fell from his horse and died. . He was buried at Lahore. Tomb of Aibak An Estimation on Aibak : . Aibak was the real founder of the Turkish rule in India.

. He was most capable slave among the slaves of Muhammad Ghori.

. He was a diplomatic; he kept India separate from the politics of central Asia.

. He was praised for his virtues of loyalty, generosity, courage.

. Minhaj-us-Siraj praised his generosity, that Aibak earned the title Lakh Buksh (giver of Lakhs).

. Muhammad Qasim Ferista writes that when people paraised anybody for his generosity they called him “ Aibak of the time”. An Estimation on Aibak :

. Aibak was patronized the scholars like Hasan Nizami & Fakhre Mudir in his court.

. Aibak was a patron of Art, built two Masjids

1. Quwat-Ul-Islam Masjid at Delhi.

2. Dhai Din Ka Jhonapar at Ajmer.

Quwat-Ul-Islam Masjid at Delhi Dhai Din Ka Jhonapar at Ajmer . He started the construction work of Qutub Minar in Delhi.

. After the name of famous Sufi saint Khawja Qutabuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki.

. This was completed by . Aram Shah 1210-1211 AD. . After the sudden death of Qutabuddin Aibak his officers placed Aram Baksh as Aram Shah at Lahore,

. He was weak and worthless. There was difference of opinion in regard the relationship of Aram Shah & Aibak.

. Prof. K.A. Nizami said Aram Shah was not the son of Aibak.

. Minhaj-us-Siraj stated that Aibak had only three daughters no son. Aram Shah 1210-1211 AD.

. The Delhi subjects were not accepted the rule of Aram Shah they invited Iltutmish the son-in-law of Qutabuddin Aibak to ascend the Delhi throne,

. He was the governor of Badaun.

. Iltutmish marched to Delhi defeated and Killed Aram Shah in the battle of Jud near Delhi .

. Iltutmish become the sovereign ruler of the Delhi in 1211 AD. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ’s)

1. When Aibak occupied Ghazni? A.November 1208 B. June 1206 C. December 1210 D. February 1207

2. Name the officer of Aibak who convinced the Khilji nobles ? A. Iltutmish B. Ali Mardan C. Qaiwaz Rumi Khan D. Ikhtiyaruddin

3. Where is the Tomb of Aibak A. Delhi B.Kalinjar C. Ajmer D. Lahore

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ’s)

4.What is meant by Lakh Buksh? A. Sale of Lakhs B. Giver of Lakhs C. Collector of Lakhs D. Slaves of Lakhs

5. In whose name the Qutub Minar was built? A: Khawja Qutabuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki. B: Qutubuddin Aibak C: Shamsuddin Iltutmish D: Muhammad Ghori

MCQ’s Anwser

1. A

2. C

3. D

4. B

5. A References Book :

1. V.D.Mahajan Revised By Dr.Mahesh Bhatnager: History of Medieval India.

2.L.P. Sharma : History Of Medieval India 1000-1740

3. H.Parameshwar: History of Medieval India

4. J.L.Mehta -Advanced study in the History of Medieval India Vol 1