historic events of delhi sultanate

  • 1206

    1206

    Delhi Sultanate established
  • Period: 1299 to 1320

    1299–1320

    Alauddin Khilji’s reign,Expanded the Sultanate, repelled Mongol invasions.
  • 1398

    1398

    Invasion by Timur,Devastated Delhi and weakened Sultanate control.
  • 1526

    1526

    Battle of Panipat (1st) ,Babur defeats Lodi Sultan, founds Mughal Empire.
  • Period: 1556 to

    1556–1605

    Akbar’s reign ,Mughal Empire at its height, promoted religious tolerance.
  • Period: to

    1658–1707

    Aurangzeb’s rule ,Last powerful Mughal emperor; expanded empire but faced resistance.