List of sultans of Delhi

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1. What is the capital of List of sultans of Delhi?Delhi
2. What is the period of rule?1206–1526 CE
3. What is the number of dynasties?Five: Mamluk, Khalji, Tughlaq, Sayyid, Lodi
4. What was the Delhi Sultanate?The Delhi Sultanate was a medieval empire in India that lasted from 1206 to 1526. It ruled over a large area that grew and shrank over time, with its center in the city of Delhi. It helped connect trade routes between South Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East.
5. How many dynasties ruled the Delhi Sultanate?Five dynasties ruled the Delhi Sultanate in order: the Mamluk, Khalji, Tughlaq, Sayyid, and Lodi dynasties. Each dynasty brought different leaders and ideas to the empire. The last dynasty, the Lodis, was overthrown by the Mughals.

Mamluk Dynasty: The first dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate, founded by former slave-soldiers.
Iqta System: A land grant system where officials received revenue rights in exchange for service.
Persian Influence: The significant impact of Persian language, culture, and administration on the Sultanate.