Shams-ud-din Iltutmish facts for kids

Delhi Sultanate during the reign of Iltutmish

Shams-ud-din Iltutmish (died 1236) was a very important ruler of the Delhi Sultanate. He was the third Muslim Turkic sultan of this kingdom. He belonged to the Mamluk dynasty, which is also known as the Slave dynasty.

Iltutmish was married to the daughter of Qutb-ud-din Aibak, who was the first sultan of Delhi. After Qutb-ud-din Aibak's son became ruler, Iltutmish fought against him and became the next sultan. Many people believe he was the greatest ruler among the early slave kings.

When he became sultan, Iltutmish quickly worked to make his kingdom bigger. He also moved the capital city from Lahore to Delhi. He had to protect his empire from attacks by the Mongols and also deal with the Rajputs. Iltutmish successfully stopped a big Mongol attack in 1221 A.D. led by Genghis Khan.

He also finished building the famous Qutb Minar, which Qutb-ud-din Aibak had started. Iltutmish also built the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque in Delhi. He died in 1236 A.D. He believed his sons would not be good rulers. So, his daughter, Razia Sultan, became the next ruler of Delhi.

Images for kids

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  Coinage of Shams al-Dīn Iltutmish (AH 607-633 AD 1210-1235). AR Tanka (25mm, 11.07 g, 6h). Sind type.

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  Coin of Ghiyath al-Din 'Iwad, Governor of Bengal (AH 614-616/ AD 1217-1220). Struck in the name of Shams al-Din Iltutmish, Sultan of Dehli.

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  Qutb Minar was completed by Iltutmish

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  Hauz-i-Shamsi pavilion

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  Gandhak ki Baoli

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  Sultan Ghari

See also

In Spanish: Iltutmish para niños