The oldest Islamic mausoleum in India, housing the remains of Iltutmish’s son Nasiruddin Mahmud, is probably Delhi’s best-kept secret ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Journal Information The annual journal of the Indian History Congress, entitled The Proceedings of the Indian History Congress carries research papers ...

Iltutumish was from the Illabari tribe of the Turks. He was the son–in–law of Aibak and succeeded him as the next Sultan of Delhi. He is credited with building the Hauz-i- Shamshi near Mahrauli in ...

Photo taken on April 5, 2013 shows the top part of Qutab Minar in New Delhi, India. Qutab Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the tallest minaret in India. It is 75.56 metres high with a base a ...

Shams-ud-din Iltutmish or Altamash (1167-1236) after ascending to the throne, realised that Turkish nobles were not trustworthy and could conspire against him to overthrow his rule. Therefore, he had ...