Tag: government, society and culture under the delhi sultanate

 Kathak is one the eight classical dance forms in India. Kathak is found in three distinct forms, named after the cities where the Kathak dance tradition evolved – Jaipur, Banaras and Lucknow. It developed during Delhi Sultanate period, combines Hindu themes and Persian costumes. The main focus of the dance are the eyes and the foot movements.

Qawwali is a chorus of hand-clapping qawwals who sing with an aim to lead the listeners to spiritual union with Allah. It is a form of music practiced by Sufis to inspire religious devotion and instruction. The Indian composer and Persian-language poet Amīr Khusrow is the popularly acknowledged creator of qawwali.

Maharana Kumbha was one of the famous rulers of Mewar. He was born in1417. He ascended the throne of Mewar in 1433. There are different sources that tell us about his life and achievement. We can get information about him through Prashasthis which were composed by his court poet. Famous Prashastis - Kumbhalgarh Prashasti, Rankapur Prashasti, Kirti Stambh etc. We can also get information about him "Eklinga Mahtamaya". Eklinga Mahatamaya tells us that he was well versed in Vedas, Smritis, and Upanishads.

Muhammad bin Bakhtiyar Khalji who was one of the salves of Muhammad Ghori attacked Bengal in 1202. In around 1202-04 he defeated Lakshmana Sena, the ruler of Sena dynasty of Bengal. Later Khalji became the viceroy of Bengal.

The Battle of Haldighati was a battle fought on 18 June 1576 between Maharana Pratap and the Mughal emperor Akbar's forces, led by Man Singh I of Amber.

During the Sultanate period, Indo -Islamic style of art and architecture developed as a result of the mingling of the Indian and Turkish styles. Indian decoration and techniques were used in the Islamic buildings, with domes and arches of their own style. The forts were simple but strong. they built arches above the doorways and windows instead of beams which were used by Indians before coming of Muslim. Thus they used arch opening but with pointed arch style.

Shamsuddin Iltutmish was one of the powerful rulers of slave dynasty. The rulers of this dynasty were also called "Mamluk Sultans". The term "Mamluk" in Arabic means "Owned". Iltutmish organised the Iqta system. He granted land to his army. These granted lands were known as Iqta. The iqta holders were known as Iqtadar or Muqti. In return of Iqta, Iqtadar had to give military help to the Sultan at the time of war.

The battle of Haldighati was fought on June 18, 1576. This was the first battle of  Mansingh in which he became the commander. Haldighati was a narrow mountain pass between the hills of Gogunda and Khamnaur. Due to the yellow colour of the soil, this place is known as Haldighati. Mughal forces became victorious in this battle.