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SubjectsHistoryMedieval IndiaChapter 7 — Delhi Sultanate7.4 Sayyid & Lodi Dynasties

Topic 7.4 · History · Delhi Sultanate

Sayyid & Lodi Dynasties

Sayyid & Lodi Dynasties is studied as part of "Delhi Sultanate" (Medieval India) in History. The Delhi Sultanate (1206 – 1526) comprised five dynasties — the Mamluks (Slaves), Khiljis, Tughlaqs, Sayyids and Lodis — and consolidated Turkish rule in North India with an administrative system based on the iqta.

In the examination context, sayyid & lodi dynasties carries conceptual questions that test both factual recall and analytical understanding. Revise this topic in sequence with the rest of the chapter so that chronological and thematic links are clear.

Important Facts

Iqta system
Revenue assignment to nobles
Founder of Sultanate
Qutb-ud-din Aibak (1206)
Alauddin Khilji
Market control & the first economic reforms
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Noted for token currency and capital transfer

Key Points

  • Founder of Sultanate — Qutb-ud-din Aibak (1206)
  • Alauddin Khilji — Market control & the first economic reforms
  • Muhammad bin Tughlaq — Noted for token currency and capital transfer
  • Iqta system — Revenue assignment to nobles

Important Names

Muhammad bin TughlaqFiroz Shah TughlaqIbn BattutaQutb-ud-din AibakIltutmishAlauddin Khilji

Important Dates

1526Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi at Panipat
1206Establishment of the Sultanate
1236Accession of Razia Sultan
1325Accession of Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Exam-Oriented Notes
  • »Razia was the first and only woman ruler of the Delhi Sultanate. Ibn Battuta's 'Rihla' describes the reign of Muhammad bin Tughlaq.

Related topics

7.1 Slave (Mamluk) Dynasty7.2 Khilji Dynasty7.3 Tughlaq Dynasty7.5 Administration & Iqta System7.6 Society, Economy & Religion
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