He killed the last descendent of Slave Dynasty and declared himself the sultan of Delhi sultanate at the age of 70 years in 1290 AD. The Khilji clan traced their origin to Afghan village of Khalji.

Sikander Lodhi's tomb, a serene, exclusive spot amidst the bustling city, yet with strict visiting rules.

The name "Delhi" has a rich and complex history. Its origins are debated, with various theories linking it to ancient ...

The first ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, Qutb-ud-Din Aybak, commissioned the column as a symbol of triumph in 1199. After Aybak died, while playing polo after just four years of rule, his successor ...

Rana Sanga expanded his empire by annexing many contemporary Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, the northern half of Gujarat ...

The formidable fortifications watched centuries go by. The remains are reminders and relics of the city’s many pasts.

Members of a Buddhist outfit allegedly vandalised road signboards named after Mughal and Delhi Sultanate rulers in Lutyens' ...

Using new weaponry, the Mughals swept into India and easily defeated the ailing Delhi Sultanate. Through efficient organization and military tactics, the Mughals established an empire that reached ...

He wrote deeply moving poetry in praise of his Sufi master but he also wrote odes to the emperors of Delhi Sultanate, five of whom he served. He wrote in elegant Persian but seamlessly wove in the ...

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav defended MP Ramjilal Suman's remark calling Rana Sanga a "traitor," arguing that ...