Nandan Dutta

Achievements of Razia: Sultan Razia (1236 - 1240 AD):-Discuss the achievements of Razia.Sultan Razia (1236 - 1240 AD):-Razia's accession to the throne is undoubtedly a significant event in the history of the Sultanate of India. In this context, it is necessary to mention that the suffix ''Sultana Razia'' is not correct. Because the word Sultana means the wife of a Sultan; but Razia...

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Career and achievements of Samudragupta .Achievements of Samudragupta as a ruler and conquerorCareer and achievements of Samudragupta .The historical source related to Samudragupta is the Allahabad Prasasti written by his poet Harishena and the Edan inscription in present-day Madhya Pradesh. In addition, at least five different types of coins of Samudragupta are considered to be one of the characteristics of his life and...

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What steps did Balban take to consolidate the Delhi Sultanate?Achievements and monarchical ideals of Ghiyasuddin Balban.What steps did Balban take to protect the dignity of the monarchy?Balban's role in consolidating the Delhi Sultanate:-Problems in front of Balban:-After ascending the throne, Balban had to face various problems. The problems are -(1) According to historian Ziauddin Barani, the collapsed and broken law and order was...

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The imperial policy of Samudragupta.How was Samudragupta's North India campaign different from the South India campaign?Samudragupta's imperial policy:-Historical sources related to Samudragupta:-The sources from which we can learn about Samudragupta and his imperial policy are -(i) Allahabad Prasasthi written by Harisena.(ii) Eran inscriptions found in Madhya Pradesh.(iii) Five different types of coins issued by Samudragupta.(iv) Chinese accounts.(v) Other coins, Bagelkhand inscriptions - etc.Purpose...

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Socio-economic conditions of the Gupta period.Social and economic features of the Gupta period.Socio-economic conditions of the Gupta period:-In the post-Mauryan period, political unity was destroyed. As a result, anarchy was observed in all economic and social spheres. But in the Gupta period, as a result of political unity, unity, law and order returned to economic and social life and this status quo was...

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The role of Iltutmish in strengthening the Delhi Sultanate.Who was the real founder of the Delhi Sultanate? Discuss his achievements.Iltutmish (1211 - 1236 AD):-After the death of Qutbuddin, his adopted son Aram Shah ascended the throne of Delhi. But Aram Shah was unfit to rule the state. For this reason, the Turkish emirs of Delhi invited Iltutmish, Qutbuddin's son-in-law and the ruler of...

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The role of Qutubuddin Aibak as the founder of the Delhi Sultanate.History of the establishment of the Delhi Sultanate.Role of Qutubuddin Aibak as the founder of the Delhi Sultanate:-Qutubuddin Aibak 1206 - 1210 AD.Early life:-Qutubuddin Aibak was born in a tribal family in Turkestan and was a Turk by nationality. But he became a slave at a very young age. When a slave...

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