Reshaping India’s Political Map
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The Delhi Sultanate (1192-1526 CE)
- Established after Prithviraj Chauhan's defeat in 1192 CE
- Five successive dynasties: Mamluks (Slave), Khiljis, Tughlaqs, Sayyids, and Lodis
- Political instability - average sultan's reign was only 9 years
Resistance to Delhi Sultanate
- Eastern Ganga kingdom of Kalinga successfully resisted Sultanate expansion
- Narasimhadeva I defeated Sultanate forces and built Surya temple at Konark
- Hoysalas in southern India fended off multiple attacks but eventually declined
The Vijayanagara Empire (14th-17th Centuries)
- Founded by brothers Harihara and Bukka in 14th century
- Capital established at Hampi after witnessing hare chasing hounds
- Krishnadevaraya (16th century) - greatest ruler, expanded empire
The Mughal Empire (1526-1707 CE)
- Founded by Babur after defeating Ibrahim Lodi at First Battle of Panipat (1526)
- Babur used gunpowder, cannons, and matchlock guns in warfare
- Humayun struggled to maintain empire, temporarily lost to Sher Shah Suri
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- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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