Slave Dynasty
Slave Dynasty (Sultanate of Delhi)- Medieval History Mamluk Origins Mamluk Dynasty is also called the Slave Dynasty. Mamluk literally means ‘owned’ and it refers to a powerful military caste called Mamluks which originated in the 9th century CE in the Islamic Empire of the Abbasid caliphs. The Mamluks wielded military and political power in Egypt, Iraq and India. Although they were slaves, they were held in high regard by their masters, and they were mostly generals and soldiers who fought for their masters. Mamluk Dynasty was established in Delhi by Qutb ud-Din Aibak. Slave Dynasty Introduction Established by Qutb ud-Din Aibak. Dynasty lasted from 1206 to 1290. It was the first of the dynasties to rule as the Delhi Sultanate. Dynasty ended when Jalal ud din Firuz Khilji overthrew the last Mamluk ruler Muiz ud din Qaiqabad in 1290. Dynasty was succeeded by the Khilji (or Khalji) dynasty, the second dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate. Qutb ud-Din Aibak (Reign: 1206 – 1210) The first ruler o