Dynasty in Indo-Pak Subcontinent

Ghaznavi Dynasty (0970 - 1122)

Ghauri Dynasty (1192 - 1206)

Slave Dynasty (1206 - 1290)

Khilji Dynasty (1290 - 1321)

Tughlaq Dynasty (1320 - 1414)

Syed Dynasty (1414 - 1451)

Lodhi Dynasty (1451 - 1526)

Mughal Dynasty (1526 - 1857)

Ghaznavi Dynasty (0970 - 1122)

-          About 400 scholars, poets, scientists, and geographers were a glory of the court of Mahmood Ghaznavi.

-         During this time architecture, art and literature flourished.

-         What the Muslims provided was various areas of education so that young people could choose the area they were interested in and excel at it. That is seen as a good sign/vision of rulers who did not limit/force young people to all become doctors, engineers etc.

-         Firdousi, a poet, wrote the “Shahnama” during that time.

-         Attabi, a historian, wrote “Kitab-Ul-Yameeni”.

-         Alberuni, a philosopher, mathematician, geographer, and astronomer, made a deep study of the Hindu culture, customs, religion and wrote “Kitab-ul-Hind”.

Ghauri Dynasty (1192 - 1206)

-         Muhammad Ghauri was not fond of art and literature; however, he took steps to spread Islamic education.

-         To achieve this he got a service of many religious scholars and saints.

-         He believed in training his slaves.

Slave Dynasty (1206 - 1290)

-         Qutab-ud-Din Aibak built many mosques and cities that became the centres for worldly as well as Islamic education. He was very generous and kind to scholars and religious saints.

-         Altumush was very fond of Art and Literature. Scholars, historians and poets from all over Asia assembled in his court.

-         Ghais-ud-din Balban was very appreciative of scholars. The proof for his love of learning is in his advice to his only son, “Be in search of the brave, the learned, the wise, and leave no stone unturned to find them.”

Khilji Dynasty (1290 - 1321)

-         Jala-ud-Din Khilji was very appreciative of scholars, wise people, and artists.

-         He himself was a good poet.

-         He set up a library in Delhi and appointed Amir Khusru as its supervisor.

-         Ala-ud-Din Khilji himself was not a literate man but he patronized art and literature.

-         Many Scholars worked and taught in Madrasas.

Tughlaq Dynasty (1320 - 1414)

-         Ghias-ud-Din Tughlaq was the founder of this dynasty and believed in art and literature.

-         Ibn-e-Batuta, the famous historian, toured India from 1333 to 1342. He wrote about his findings and discoveries extensively.

Syed Dynasty (1414 - 1451)

-         This reign was categorized by lawlessness and disorder.

-         Most time was spent on repressing the revolts and thus art and literature suffered.

-         During the time of Mubarik Ali, some literary work was done. “Mubarik Shahi” was written during this time.

Lodhi Dynasty (1451 - 1526)

-         Bahlol Lodhi was himself not a literate man but he was much appreciative of scholars of various disciplines and also rewarded them.

-         He patronized literary activities.

-         Sikander Lodhi had a high literary taste. Persian language flourished in his reign.  Many books in Sanscrit were translated into Persian.

-         Ibrahim Lodhi was an ideal man. Not much attention was given to literary works during his reign.

Mughal Dynasty (1526 - 1857)

-         In their reign, art and literature flourished and made great progress.

-         Numerous books of foreign languages were translated into Persian.

-         Many biographies and historical events were written.

-         During this time, some famous scholars