Medieval and Islamic History

The Slave Dynasty, which included Balban, was succeeded by the Khalji dynasty in 1290 when Jalal-ud-din Khalji overthrew the last of the Slave rulers. This marked the beginning of the Khalji revolution in the Delhi Sultanate.

Ala-ud-din Khalji was the first Sultan of Delhi to lead an expedition across the Vindhya ranges into the Deccan region. His general, Malik Kafur, led these campaigns against the Yadavas, Kakatiyas, and Hoysalas.

Amir Khusrau was a prolific poet and scholar who served under the Delhi Sultanate. He is renowned for his contributions to Persian literature and is often called the father of qawwali.

Haji Ibrahim Sarhindi was a scholar in Akbar's court who was commissioned to translate the Atharva Veda into Persian.

After the sudden death of Qutb-ud-din Aibak in 1210, his son Aram Shah succeeded him for a brief period before being replaced by Iltutmish.

Din-e-Elahi was a syncretic religion or spiritual movement propounded by the Mughal emperor Akbar in 1582. It blended elements from various religions to foster unity in his empire.

Firoz Shah Tughlaq is known for abolishing many oppressive taxes, retaining only those sanctioned by Islamic law.

Bahá'u'lláh was the founder of the Bahá'í Faith in the 19th century in Persia.

Rana Kumbha built the Vijay Stambha (Tower of Victory) in Chittorgarh Fort to commemorate his victory over the combined armies of Malwa and Gujarat.

Tipu (also known as Tipu Shah) was the leader of the Pagal Panthi sect in the Mymensingh region of Bengal, which organized peasant resistance against oppressive zamindars.

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was a nationalist leader who was associated with the Indian National Congress and was not a founder of the All India Muslim League in 1906.

Jama Masjid in Delhi was commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and completed in 1656. It remains one of the largest mosques in India.

Shah Jahan (1628-1658) was known as the Magnificent Builder for constructing architectural marvels like the Taj Mahal, Red Fort, and Jama Masjid. Akbar was known for his administrative reforms. Jahangir for painting and justice. 'Bhadhur Jaffer' appears to be a misspelling of Bahadur Shah Zafar.

Babur was the founder of the Mughal Empire in India after defeating Ibrahim Lodi at the First Battle of Panipat in 1526.