#Afghans, #Delhi Sultans Rise of Sher Shah Suri: Farid Becomes Sher Khan Farid was born around 1480 during the reign of Sultan Bahlol Lodi (r: 1451-1489). His grandfather, Ibrahim Sur, and father, Hasan, migrated to India w April 20, 2024 Share
#Afghans, #Mughal Reign of Salim Shah Suri (Part 2) Salim Shah Suri was the youngest son and successor of Sher Shah Suri. If you missed Part 1 of his reign, you can find it Here . In Part 1, we discussed March 20, 2024 Share
#Malabar & Kerala, #Mysore/Karnataka Malabar Under Hyder Ali: 1776-1782 In a previous post, we discussed Hyder Ali's second invasion of Malabar in 1773, with the narrative extending until the year 1776 . Hyder Ali and th February 02, 2024 Share
#Malabar & Kerala, #Mysore/Karnataka Malabar Under Hyder Ali: 1774-1776 In a previous post , we discussed the conquest of Malabar by Nawab Hyder Ali Khan (r: 1761-82) in 1766. In December 1768, the Mysore army left Malabar a January 11, 2024 Share
#Malabar & Kerala, #Monuments Explore the Mysterious Whispers of Tipu's Fort, Palakkad Palakkad, also known as Palghat and Palakkattussery (alternatively spelled as Palighat, Palacacherry, Palghatcheri, Palaghatchery), is often referred December 22, 2023 Share
#Delhi Sultans End of the Early Turkish Dynasty of Delhi Sultan Qaiqabad, who reigned over Delhi from 1286 to 1290, was the grandson of Balban. The 18-year-old Sultan was addicted to wine and other sensual p October 28, 2023 Share
#Delhi Sultans Battle of Lahrawat - Fall of Nasir-ud-din Khusru Shah In a previous post , we discussed the defeat of Khusru Khan's forces in the Battle of Sarsuti . When the defeated royal army returned to Delhi, Khusr September 10, 2023 Share
#Delhi Sultans The Short Reign of Nasir-ud-din Khusru Shah - Revolt of the Tughlaqs In a previous post , we explored the downfall of the Khilji dynasty and the rise of Khusru Khan as the Sultan of Delhi. Amir Khusru's Tughlaq Nama September 05, 2023 Share
#Delhi Sultans The Cursed Fate of Qutb-ud-din Mubarak, Last Ruler of the Khilji Dynasty On April 18, 1316, Qutb-ud-din Mubarak Shah, the son of Ala-ud-din Khilji, ascended to the throne of Delhi. In a previous post, we learned about Qutb- August 04, 2023 Share