Iltutmish

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What is Iltutmish known for?Received investiture and recognition from the Abbasid Caliph al-Mustansir, legitimizing his rule
2. What is the full name?Shams-ud-din Iltutmish
3. What is the dynastic affiliation?Mamluk Dynasty (also known as the Slave Dynasty)
4. Who was Iltutmish?Iltutmish was a king of the Delhi Sultanate who began his life as a slave and later became the ruler of a large kingdom.
5. How did Iltutmish become a king?After being freed by Qutb ud‑Din Aibak, he defeated the short‑lived ruler Aram Shah in 1211 and made Delhi his capital, starting his independent reign.

Ghurid Territories: The regions in northern India conquered and administered by the Ghurid dynasty before the establishment of the Delhi Sultanate.
Iqta System: A system of land assignment to officials in return for military service and administrative duties, forming the basis of provincial governance.
Abbasid Caliphate: A major Islamic caliphate that was the spiritual and political successor to the Prophet Muhammad, whose recognition held significant religious and political weight.
Manumission: The act of freeing a slave from servitude.