Iltutmish becomes Sultan of Delhi

Timeline

1. 1210Lahore · PunjabAfter Qutb al-Din Aibak died unexpectedly in Lahore, his son Aram Shah declared himself sultan in Lahore, but his rule was weak and a struggle for power broke out in northern India. Iltutmish, then garrisoning Badaun, held stronger military forces.
2. 1211Delhi plains · IndiaIltutmish led his army east from Badaun and defeated Aram Shah near Delhi. After Aram Shah's defeat and death, Iltutmish won the support of nobles and commanders, ending the succession crisis.
3. 1211Delhi · DelhiIltutmish received the homage of his ministers in Delhi and held a coronation ceremony, proclaiming himself sultan. He secured Delhi as his capital and began reforming the administration and military system, ushering the Mamluk dynasty into the era of Iltutmish.