After the Mu’izz al-Din Ghuris Indian campaign and the consolidation of the conquered territory under his subordinates in the last decade of the twelfth century, the Turkish bandagan occupied many positions of influence and power in North India. Thus, when there emerged a politically paramount sultanate of Delhi under IItutmish, all the strategically important positions were given to the monarch’s senior slaves or the elite bandagan-I khass. By the end of IItutmish rule, the influence of the Turkish slave soldiers on the political structure of the sultanate administration was disproportionate to their social status (Al-Sahli, 2013). Although the Turkish slave soldiers had undergone traumatic alienation and been introduced to the Islamic faith as well as the decorum of the court as part of their training, their Turkish heritage remained unchanged. To a large extent, the early Delhi sultans, who were of Turkish origins created in their slaves the Turkish identity in order to create new bonds and identities through the process of divesting the slaves from their old relations. Scholars have noted that the sultans deliberately gave their slaves Turkish names rather than Arabic ones which would have been in tandem with the Islamic faith which they professed (Kumar, 2009). A shared Turkish ethnicity was used to reinforce the bonds between the slave soldiers and the sultan; however, it did not imply that they alienate the non-Turkish slaves. Thus, the slave soldiers were an integral part of the reproduction and sustenance of the authority of the Delhi sultanate.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Turkish Slaves in Delhi Sultanate
- The Role of Turkish Slaves in the Delhi Sultanate
- The Rise of Turkish Slave Soldiers
- The Impact of Turkish Slaves on the Delhi Sultanate
- The Reproduction of Authority and the Role of Slave Soldiers
- The Turkish Presence in Delhi Sultanate
- Turkish Dominance and the Role of Indian Muslims
- The Rise of Turkish Sultans
- Turkish Influence on Society and Culture
- The Role of Hindus in the Delhi Sultanate
- The Rise of Hereditary Rule in the Delhi Sultanate
- The Role of Slave Commanders in the Rise of Hereditary Rule
- The Struggle for Power between Slave Commanders and Hereditary Sultans
- The Turkish Legacy in the Delhi Sultanate
- The Impact of Turkish Rule on the Indian Subcontinent
- Administrative Structures and the Legacy of Turkish Rule
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This work aims to explore the role of Turkish slaves in the Delhi Sultanate and analyze their influence on the political, social, and cultural landscape of the region. It sheds light on the rise of Turkish slave soldiers, their impact on the administration and authority of the sultanate, and the eventual transition to hereditary rule.
- The rise of Turkish slave soldiers and their role in the Delhi Sultanate
- The influence of Turkish slaves on the political structure and administration of the sultanate
- The complexities of power dynamics between Turkish slaves, the sultans, and other social groups
- The impact of Turkish rule on Indian society, culture, and administration
- The transition from a system of slave rule to hereditary monarchy in the Delhi Sultanate
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
This section summarizes the key points of each chapter without revealing major conclusions or spoilers.
- **Chapter 1**: The chapter examines the historical context leading to the rise of Turkish slaves in the Delhi Sultanate, tracing their origins and initial roles in the administration.
- **Chapter 2**: This chapter delves into the influence of Turkish slaves on the political structure and administration of the sultanate, highlighting their strategic positions and the impact of their power.
- **Chapter 3**: Focusing on the dynamics of power and authority, this chapter explores the tensions between Turkish slaves, the sultans, and other social groups within the Delhi Sultanate.
- **Chapter 4**: This chapter examines the lasting impact of Turkish rule on the Indian subcontinent, including its influence on society, culture, and administrative structures.
- **Chapter 5**: The chapter focuses on the transition from a system of slave rule to hereditary monarchy, analyzing the factors leading to this change and the consequences for the Delhi Sultanate.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This preview focuses on Turkish slaves, their role in the Delhi Sultanate, and their impact on the political, social, and cultural landscape of North India. Key terms include: Turkish slaves, Delhi Sultanate, political influence, social hierarchy, administrative structures, hereditary rule, power dynamics, and cultural impact.
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- Caroline Mutuku (Author), 2017, Turkish Slaves in Delhi Sultanate, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/427071
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