Medieval India

Sikh Empire

  1. Founder: The Sikh Empire was founded by Maharaja Ranjit Singh in the early 19th century.
  2. Capital: Lahore, located in present-day Pakistan, served as the capital of the Sikh Empire.
  3. Rise to Power: Ranjit Singh consolidated various Sikh Misls (confederacies) and established a strong central authority.
  4. Religious Background: The Sikh Empire was deeply influenced by Sikhism, a monotheistic religion founded by Guru Nanak in the 15th century.
  5. Multicultural Empire: The empire was known for its religious tolerance and had a diverse population of Sikhs, Hindus, Mu

Maratha Empire

  1. Origin: The Maratha Empire originated in the 17th century, primarily in the region of Maharashtra in western India.
  2. Founder: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is considered the founder of the Maratha Empire. He established the kingdom in 1674.
  3. Shivaji's Achievements: Shivaji was known for his administrative and military acumen.

Vijayanagara Empire

  1. Foundation: The Vijayanagara Empire was founded in 1336 by Harihara I and Bukka Raya I in the Deccan region of South India.
  2. Capital: The empire's capital was initially located at Hampi, also known as Vijayanagara, in present-day Karnataka.
  3. Geographic Extent: At its zenith, the Vijayanagara Empire covered most of the Deccan plateau, including parts of present-day Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu.
  4. Sangama Dynasty: The founding rulers belonged to the Sangama dynasty, which was f

Mughal Empire

  1. Founder: The Mughal Empire was founded by Babur, a descendant of Timur on his father's side and Genghis Khan on his mother's side, in 1526.
  2. Babur's Victory: Babur's decisive victory over Ibrahim Lodhi at the First Battle of Panipat in 1526 marked the beginning of the Mughal Empire in India.
  3. Akbar the Great: Akbar, one of the most prominent Mughal emperors, reigned from 1556 to 1605 and is known for his inclusive policies, administration, and military conquests.
  4. Religious Tolerance: Akbar promote

Delhi Sultanate

  1. Establishment: The Delhi Sultanate was established in 1206 CE when Qutb-ud-din Aibak, a Turkish general, declared himself the ruler of Delhi after the death of his master, Muhammad Ghori.
  2. Turkish Origins: The sultans of the Delhi Sultanate, especially the early ones, had Turkish origins and were part of the Mamluk dynasty.
  3. Slave Dynasty: The first dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate was known as the Slave Dynasty because its rulers had originally been slaves or servants.
  4. Qutb Minar: Qutb-ud-din Aibak
Medieval India