The period from 1200 C.E to 1526 C.E in India saw the turks from Central Asia establish the Delhi Sultanate, which, as the name suggests, was centred around Delhi. This podcast is about this exciting period - from the Ghaznavid and Ghurid invasions to the first battle of Panipat.
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Armchair Historian DR. ABUL FAZAL details Malik Kafur's invasions of Telangana and Dwarasamudra between 1309 and 1311 with support from King Ramadeva.
17 May 2023
1.13: Devagiri 2.0
Allauddin sends Naib Malik Khafur to Devagiri in 1306 to suppress a faction defying the Sultanate of Delhi, showcasing the Sultanate's military reach.
3 Sept 2022
1.12: Lots of war, some peace
This episode recounts Allauddin Khilji's military campaigns from 1300 to 1310 CE, highlighting sieges and conquests amid ongoing Mongol threats.
27 Jan 2022
1.11: Alexander II
This episode explores the initial five years of Ala'uddin Khalji's rule, highlighting his rise to power, conflict with Mongols, and suppression of a nephew's rebellion.
13 Dec 2021
1.10: Tears, Folly and Blood
This episode explores the tumultuous reign following Balban, marked by familial refusal, leading to debauchery, tragedy, and rebellion, ultimately resulting in a new dynasty's rise and expansion south.
1 Nov 2021
1.9: The Deccan Traps
This episode explores the Deccan Plateau kingdoms at the end of the 13th Century C.E., moving from Delhi over to the Yamuna Ganga Doab and then south.
5 Aug 2021
1.8 The North from 1200 to 1300
This episode explores the Sultanate of Delhi's North and Northwest regions, including a detailed examination of Delhi's 13th-century architecture and neighboring Mongol Khanates as the century nears its end.
27 Jun 2021
1.7 The King who never smiled
This episode examines the successors of Iltutmish and the significant 45-year rule of Ghiyasuddin Balban, a crucial period in the Sultanate's history.
12 Jun 2021
1.6 Her fair hand
This episode explores the reign of Iltutmish's daughter, Raziya, who succeeded him in 1236 C.E. and faced hostility from Turkish nobles despite bringing prosperity to the people.
27 May 2021
1.5 Three Kings and a mistake
This episode explores Iltutmish's ascent and early reign from 1210 to 1223 C.E., highlighting conflicts with Qabacha and Yalduz, plus the emergence of the Mongols.
20 May 2021
1.4 Rematch
This episode recounts the Second Battle of Tarain in 1192 CE, where Moizuddin defeats his rival and establishes the Delhi Sultanate, culminating in the death of Qutb ud Din Aibak.
12 May 2021
1.3 Forward March!
This episode explores Central Asian empires' establishment from 1030CE to 1163CE, then details Moizuddin's initial Indian campaigns, including his defeat in Gujarat and the first battle against Prithviraja III.
7 May 2021
1.2 Three tales of a raid
This episode explores narratives surrounding the Somnath raid and how they shape our understanding of this historical event.
28 Apr 2021
1.1: The Turks turn East
This episode explores the historical events preceding Mahmud's raids into India, briefly examining the Ghaznavid dynasty and its impact on the region.
27 Apr 2021
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