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Iltutmish position in Indian History |
Iltutmish is said to be the real founder of the Delhi Sultanate.
The reign of Iltutmish lasted for 26 years from 1210 AD to 1236 AD.
He was the son-in-law and slave of Qutubuddin Aibak.
Before becoming the Sultan of Delhi, Iltutmish was the Subedar of Badaun.
Iltutmish's full name was Shams-ud-din Iltutmish, his parents were Turks of the Ilbari clan of Central Asia.
Iltutmish made Delhi his capital Iltutmish was the first ruler of Delhi Sultanate who made Delhi his capital.
Iltutmish formed a group of forty rich chieftains 'Tirkan-i-Chalgani'.
What is Iqta System
Iltutmish introduced the 'Iqta' system, which means giving land in the form of salary instead of money.
Coins issued by Iltutmish
Iltutmish was the first Ottoman ruler to introduce pure Arabic coins.
Iltutmish introduced the silver 'Taka' and the copper 'Jital' and established the Delhi Mint.
Buildings built by Iltutmish
The first tomb in India was built by Iltutmish. He also built his own tomb in Delhi, which is considered to be India's first tomb built in the Skritch style.
Iltutmish completed Qutub Minar and built Ajmer's mosque.
Iltutmish is called the 'father of dome construction' in India, he built Sultangarhi.
Iltutmish built Hauz-e-Khas (Shamsi Idgah) at Badaun.
Wars fought by Iltutmish
Iltutmish saved the Turkish-state from Mongol invasion
Iltutmish conquered Bengal in 1226 AD and made Bengal an Iqta (Diocese) of the Delhi Sultanate.
Iltutmish conquered Ranthambore in 1226 AD and captured Mandaur, the capital of the Paramaras.
Iltutmish's army was called Hasham-e-Kalb or Kalb-e-Sultani
During the period of Iltutmish, the Mongols attacked India under the leadership of Genghis Khan.
Scholars who adorned the court of Iltutmish
The Prime Minister of Iltutmish was Nizamul Mulk Junaidi, who was a famous scholar.
The name of Iltutmish's court writer was Minhaj-us-Siraj, who composed the famous text Tabakate-Nasiri.
Iltutmish's death
Iltutmish died on 30 April 1236 AD due to illness while going to attack Bayana.
Some important questions to be asked from this section
The 'Chalisa' or Turkan-i-Chalgani formed by Iltutmish was related to
(1) from a group of 40 military officers
(2) From the group of 40 scholars of the Sultan's court
(3) A group of 40 Turkish slaves and high-ranking non-Turkish officials formed by the Sultan
(4) None of the above
Who was the first Sultan of Delhi Sultanate to issue pure Arabic coins 'Tanka' and 'Jital'?
(1) Qutubuddin Aibak
(2) Iltutmish
(3) Mohammad Tughlaq
(4) Balban
On whose coins the name of the Caliph of Baghdad was first inscribed
(1) Qutubuddin Aibak
(2) Alauddin Khilji
(3) Iltutmish
(4) Alauddin Masood Shah
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