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Iltutmish

Type Figure Region India Time c. 1170–1236 Also known as Shams al-Din Iltutmish、Ilduz

Iltutmish, originally a Turkic slave purchased and promoted by Qutb al-Din Aibak, became the second sultan of the Delhi Sultanate in 1211, consolidat…

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  1. c. 1190–1200Badaun · BadaunOf Turkic slave origin, after Aibak purchased his freedom he gained trust through bravery and ability, rising step by step to become one of Aibak's core retainers.
  2. 1202–1210Badaun · BadaunIn the 1200s he served as governor of Badaun and married Aibak's daughter. During Aibak's reign he was a key right-hand man, governing the middle Ganges region and training the army.
  3. 1211–1236Delhi · DelhiAfter Aibak's death he defeated the rival Aram Shah and was crowned sultan in 1211. During his reign he unified North India, repelled Mongol invasions, received investiture from the caliph of Baghdad, and perfected the administrative and currency systems.

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