The Muslim ruled Delhi sultanate was wstabilish
ed in 1206 by Qutb-ud-din Aibak, a general of the Ghurid Empire. Over the next few centuries, several dynasties ruled over the Delhi Sultanate, including the Mamluks, Khaljis, Tughlaqs, Sayyids, and Lodis.
The Delhi Sultanate controlled large parts of northern India and served as a center of Islamic culture and governance. The sultans implemented Islamic law and customs, built mosques and madrasas, and promoted the spread of Islam in the region.
The Delhi Sultanate faced several challenges from Hindu kingdoms in southern India, Mongol invasions from the north, and internal power struggles. However, it remained a significant political and cultural force in India until it was eventually conquered by the Mughal Empire in 1526.
The sultans of the Delhi Sultanate left a lasting impact on Indian history, influencing architecture, literature, music, and the spread of Islam in the region. Their rule marked a period of significant cultural exchange and diversity in northern India.