Iltutmish

 Iltutmish 1211 A.D.-1236 A.D.

 Iltutmish 1211 A.D.-1236 A.D.

As the successor of Aibak, Aram Baksh was an inefficient ruler, Delhi sardars invited the Badayun governor, and Aibak’s son-in-law, Iltutmish to take the authority.

Iltutmish  started Turkan-e-Chihalgani (The corps of forty).

Iltutmish  used Arabic language on his coins.

Iltutmish doubled the Quvvat ul Islam mosque.

Revenue and Finance departments were started by Iltutmish.

During the reign of Iltutmish, Alimardhan Khan tried to proclaim independence in Bengal and Bihar.

Iltutmish  was Aibak’s ‘sar-e-jandhar’ in his early days.

Iltutmish  was the first Delhi sultan to make kingship hereditary.

Iltutmish  introduced silver Tanka and copper Jittal which were of the weight of 175 grains. Iltutmish has taken titles which mean ‘Saviour of the lands of God’ and ‘Helper to Allah’s servants’.

In the year 1221 A.D. Chengiz Khan appeared on the boarders of North West frontier.

Iltutmish  defeated Aram Baksh at Delhi.

Iltutmish  is an Ilbari Turk. Ilbary tribe.

Iltutmish started his life as the slave of Qutb ud din Aibak. With his ability he rose to the position of Sar-e-jandhar of Aibak. Aibak appointed Iltutmish as the governor of Badayun and gave his daughter in marriage to him.

In 1214 A.D. Iltutmish defeated and killed Tajuddin Yulduz who invaded on India.

In 1217 A.D. Iltutmish retaliated the invasion of the ruler of Multan, Nasiruddin Qabacha, on Punjab.

In 1225 A.D. Iltutmish suppressed the revolt of Bengal governor Iwaz Khan.

In 1227 A.D. Iltutmish defeated Naseer ud din Qabacha. While fleeing Naseer ud din Qabacha accidentally fell in the river sindh and died.

Iltutmish  defeated Mangaldev and occupied Gwalior.

Iltutmish  defeated the rulers of Malwa, Bhilsa, Ranathambor, Mand and Ujjain.

Iltutmish destructed Ujjain Mahankali temple.

In 1229 A.D. Iltutmish was recognized by the caliph as the Sultan of Delhi. Caliph sent him robes of honour. Iltutmish inscribed the name of caliph on his coins. This recognition is known as ‘Mansur’. During this time Abbasid dynasty was in the position of caliph.

 During the reign of Iltutmish as Delhi Sultan, Bengal ruler Ghiazuddin khilji was also givern Mansur.

Chingiz Khan, the ruler of Mangol, established vast empire. Chengiz khan came upto Sindh chasing Jalal ud din Mangbarni, ruler of Khwarizm / Khorasam. Iltutmish did not interfere in their affair. Thus he saved India from Chengiz khan.

Iltutmish expanded his kingdom up to the river Narmada.

Iltutmish  passed away in

As Iltutmish defeated the ruler of Ghazni, Taj ud din yulduz and freed India from his authority and got Mansur from caliph, he is considered as the real founder of Delhi Sultanate.

Iltutmish installed ‘Bell of Justice’. (Mughal emperor Jahangir also installed Bell of justice.)

Iltutmish  divided the kingdom into Iqtas. These Iqtas were kept under the authority of military commanders.

Muqti is head of Iqta.

Duties of Muqti – Tax collection, dispensing Justice, gathering army and maintaining it.

Iltutmish completed the construction of Qutb Minar which was started by Aibak.