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Delhi Sultanate — HISTORY STD 11 Arts — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ArtsHISTORYDelhi Sultanate5 Marks
Question
Write a short note: Shamsuddin Iltuntmish.
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Answer

After the demise of Qutbuddin Aibak, his son Aramshah came to the throne. As his name suggests he was comfortable.
  • Qutbuddin Aibak's son$-$in$-$law Iltuntmish invaded and seized power in Delhi.
  • Iltuntmish was the son of Turk Sardar Alamkhan.
  • Qutbuddin, who had been sold as a slave since childhood, came to Aibak as a slave.
  • Due to his skill, loyalty, strength and efficiency, he gained the trust and love of Aibak and reached a high position like "Amir Shikar".
  • Qutbuddin also married his daughter to him.
  • Iltuntmish successfully faced some initial difficulties after coming to the throne.
  • Much of his time was spent in stabilizing the sultanate, waging war and suppressing rebellion.
  • Iltuntmish formed a new force to elevate the Sultan's position and prestige.
  • His name was Chahalgani $($forty amirs$).$
  • He promoted these amirs to high official positions in the state and made the administration effective.
  • He started the practice of giving permanent jagir to the officers instead of salary.
  • The judiciary was reformed and streamlined.
  • The Muslim rulers before Iltuntmish made Lahore their capital.
  • But Iltuntmish was the first sultan. Which made Delhi the capital.
  • For centuries after this, Delhi remained the capital of Muslim rulers.
  • He completed the construction of the famous Qutub Minar near Delhi.
  • In gratitude for the recognition given by the caliph, Iltuntmish introduced Arabic coins for the first time in India.
  • Thus, Iltuntmish was the greatest and most powerful ruler of the slave dynasty.

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