7th Class Social Science Delhi Sultnat (Gulam, Khilji, Tughlak, Sayyed, Lodhi) Question Bank The Delhi Sultanate - Short answer Type Question

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    What were the achievements of Iltutmish?

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    After securing his position, Illtutmish extended his empire and brought the whole of north India under his control. He also averted the attack of famous Mongol Genghis Khan. He also received the title of Sovereign Sultan of Delhi from the Caliph of Baghdad. Iltutmish introduced many administrative reforms. He also introduced new coins ? the silver tanka and the copper jital. He set up a group of 40 loyal slaves known as 'Chalgan'. He built canals and worked towards improving the living conditions of the people. Iltutmish was a patron of art and architecture. The construction of Qutb Minar in Delhi was completed by him. He also built the magnificent Quwwat-ul-Islammosque.


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