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Delhi Sultanate Part-1

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Study Notes for UPSC/PCS: Delhi Sultanate Part-1 The Delhi Sultanate is a noble example for the glory of Medieval India. Its culture, art and architecture that exist even today are praiseworthy.  The Sultans of Delhi ruled for quite a long period of 320 years during which there were achievements in different fields. Go through this article to read about the Delhi Sultanate. Dynasties of Delhi Sultanate   Dynasty Period of Rule Prominent rulers Mamluk or Slave dynasty 1206 – 1290 Qutubuddin Aibek, Iltutmish, Razia Sultan, Ghiyasuddin Balban Khilji dynasty 1290 – 1320 Alauddin Khilji Tughlaq dynasty 1321 – 1413 Muhammad Bin Tughlaq, Firoz Shah Tughlaq Sayyid dynasty 1414 – 1450 Khizr Khan Lodhi dynasty 1451 – 1526 Ibrahim Lodhi Slave Dynasty (1206-1290) Year Ruler Important Facts 1206 - 1210 Qutbuddin Aibak 1)      Most trusted slave of Muhammed of Ghori 2)      Died in 1210 while playing  Chaughan  (Polo) 3) ...
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Tribal Revolt

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Mughal Empire Part-1

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The Rajput States

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Chalukyas and Pallava Dynasty

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Notes on Mahatma Gandhi

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Mohandas Karam Chand Gandhi or Mahatma Gandhi is respected as the Father of the Nation by all the citizens of India, as he is the man behind India’s successful struggle for independence against the British rule in India. He also worked for the betterment of poor people in India. His ideologies of Satyagraha and non-violence have been guiding the entire world till now. On 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, we are providing you with the details of his life which is equally important for all competitive examinations and for general knowledge.  Mahatma Gandhi He was a well-known activist, political leader, lawyer, and author of various famous books like  The Story of My Experiments with Truth, Hind Swaraj, Pathway to God,   Constructive Programme   its meaning and place , etc. His life has influenced many, and his ideologies have been adopted by various great leaders like  Martine Luther King, Nelson Mandela,  etc. Earlier Life of Mahatma Gandhi Basic F...
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