Delhi Sultans (N India, N Deccan), 602-962 / 1206-1555

The Delhi Sultans ruled northern India and parts of the Deccan from 1206 to 1555. This era saw the establishment of several successive dynasties, including the Mamluks, Khiljis, Tughlaqs, Sayyids, and Lodis, and was marked by significant cultural, architectural, and administrative developments. The Delhi Sultanate played a crucial role in the spread of Islam and the fusion of Indo-Islamic culture.