Nature of Medieval Indian State
HISTORY PROJECT
Submitted to: - Ms. Rohma Javed Rashid By: - Aman Ahmad B.A. LL.B. (H) 1st Year
Acknowledgements
I have taken many efforts for completing this project. However, it would not have been possible without the kind support and help of many individuals. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all of them.
I am highly indebted to Ms. Rohma Javed Rashid, my History teacher for her valuable guidance and constant supervision as well as for providing necessary information regarding the project & also for her support in completing the project.
Finally, all glory to God for He makes the impossible become possible!
NATURE OF STATE IN MEDIEVAL PERIOD
CONTENTS
1. The Background 2. Delhi Sultanate 3. The Mughals 4. Offices and Hierarchal Structure 5. Iqta, Jagir and Mansab And Taxation 6. Nature Of Medieval State
THE BACKGROUND
Since the decline of the Gupta state the Indian polity saw decentralization and rise of various regional states. Transition from early to medieval period saw tripartite struggle among the three regional powers- Palas of Bengal, Pratiharas of northern India and Rashtrakutas of Peninsular India. Very soon northern India saw the emergence of Rajput small kings aspiring to become kingdoms. But the arrival of the Turks from north western direction saw emergence of new process of an extended medieval state.
DELHI SULTANATE
Ilbari Turks:
In the thirteenth century, a new kind of dynastic domain emerged in North India. The Delhi Sultanate had its origin in victories by Muhammad
Submitted to: - Ms. Rohma Javed Rashid By: - Aman Ahmad B.A. LL.B. (H) 1st Year
Acknowledgements
I have taken many efforts for completing this project. However, it would not have been possible without the kind support and help of many individuals. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all of them.
I am highly indebted to Ms. Rohma Javed Rashid, my History teacher for her valuable guidance and constant supervision as well as for providing necessary information regarding the project & also for her support in completing the project.
Finally, all glory to God for He makes the impossible become possible!
NATURE OF STATE IN MEDIEVAL PERIOD
CONTENTS
1. The Background 2. Delhi Sultanate 3. The Mughals 4. Offices and Hierarchal Structure 5. Iqta, Jagir and Mansab And Taxation 6. Nature Of Medieval State
THE BACKGROUND
Since the decline of the Gupta state the Indian polity saw decentralization and rise of various regional states. Transition from early to medieval period saw tripartite struggle among the three regional powers- Palas of Bengal, Pratiharas of northern India and Rashtrakutas of Peninsular India. Very soon northern India saw the emergence of Rajput small kings aspiring to become kingdoms. But the arrival of the Turks from north western direction saw emergence of new process of an extended medieval state.
DELHI SULTANATE
Ilbari Turks:
In the thirteenth century, a new kind of dynastic domain emerged in North India. The Delhi Sultanate had its origin in victories by Muhammad