The Delhi Sultanate, established in 1206 and lasting until 1526, ruled much of the Indian subcontinent from Delhi. It was governed by five successive dynasties—Mamluk, Khilji, Tughluq, Sayyid, and Lodi—each contributing to the political, cultural, and religious transformation of India. The Sultanate brought Islamic governance, architecture, and administrative systems into a region historically dominated by Hindu rule.

• Delhi Sultanate ruled India from 1206 to 1526, with Delhi as its capital.
• Five dynasties ruled successively: Mamluk, Khilji, Tughluq, Sayyid, Lodi.
• Qutb al-Din Aibak, a Mamluk, was the first Delhi Sultan.
• Khiljis and Tughluqs expanded territory significantly.
• Razia Sultana, a rare female ruler, ruled during the Mamluk era.
• Ibrahim Lodi was defeated in 1526 by Babur at Panipat, ending the Sultanate.
• Architecture like Qutub Minar emerged under their rule.
• Islamic law, coins, and jiziya tax shaped governance.
• Purdah system and Sati were prevalent social practices.
• Conversion to Islam and Persian culture spread widely in North India.