Name of Sultans or rulers of Mamluk dynasty who ruled India from 1206-1290.

This video delves into the names of the sultans and rulers of the Mamluk dynasty who governed India from 1206 to 1290 AD. The Mamluk dynasty, also known as the Slave dynasty, was the first of the Delhi Sultanates. It was established by Qutb-ud-din Aibak, a former slave who became a general in the army of Muhammad of Ghor.
Key rulers of this dynasty included:
1. Qutb-ud-din Aibak (1206-1210): Founder of the dynasty, known for commissioning the Qutub Minar in Delhi.
2. Aram Shah (1210-1211): His reign was short and marked by instability.
3. Shams-ud-din Iltutmish (1211-1236): Consolidated the Mamluk rule, known for his administrative reforms and the expansion of the sultanate.
4. Rukn-ud-din Firuz (1236): His brief rule was overshadowed by internal strife.
5. Raziyya Sultan (1236-1240): The first and only female ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, remembered for her efforts to assert her authority in a male-dominated society.
6. Muiz-ud-din Bahram (1240-1242): Raziyya's brother, whose reign saw internal conflicts and power struggles.
7. Ala-ud-din Masud (1242-1246): His rule was marked by decline due to his lack of effective governance.
8. Nasir-ud-din Mahmud (1246-1266): Known for his piety and his reliance on his father-in-law and regent, Ghiyas-ud-din Balban.
9. Ghiyas-ud-din Balban (1266-1287): An influential ruler who strengthened the central administration and military.
10. Muiz-ud-din Qaiqabad (1287-1290): The last ruler, whose reign ended with the dynasty's fall and the rise of the Khalji dynasty.
The Mamluk dynasty was instrumental in laying the foundations of Muslim rule in India and established several administrative and military practices that were continued by subsequent dynasties. Their architectural contributions, including the Qutub Minar and various mosques, left a lasting legacy on the Indian subcontinent.