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Medieval India
c. 1200 to the 1750s · 3 articles
1206 to 1526
The Delhi Sultanate
Was temple destruction under the Delhi Sultanate religious or political? Five dynasties, three centuries of sultans who reshaped North Indian politics and architecture.1526, 1556 and 1761The Battles of Panipat
One plain, three battles: how Panipat decided who would rule Delhi in 1526, 1556 and 1761.1526 to 1857The Mughal Empire
From Babur's artillery at Panipat to Akbar's Din-i Ilahi and the Taj Mahal.Colonial & Freedom Movement
1757 to 1947 · 1 article