Sultan Shamsuddin Iltutmish

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Sultan
gptkbp:administrativeDivision gptkb:Sultan
Introduced new administrative practices
Divided the empire into provinces
Introduced a system of governance
gptkbp:birthYear c. 1206
gptkbp:burialPlace gptkb:Delhi
gptkbp:capital gptkb:Delhi
gptkbp:contribution Strengthened the military
gptkbp:court Developed a rich court culture
gptkbp:culturalHeritage Left a lasting cultural legacy
Facilitated cultural exchange between regions
Promoted cultural integration in the empire
Supported_Persian_literature
gptkbp:culturalInfluence Patron_of_architecture
gptkbp:deathYear 1236
gptkbp:descendant gptkb:Razia_Sultana
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:Mamluk_Dynasty
gptkbp:economicActivity Promoted trade and commerce
gptkbp:established Iltutmish's_tomb
gptkbp:father gptkb:Iltutmish
gptkbp:financials Implemented a fair taxation system
gptkbp:governance Centralized administration
gptkbp:historicalContext Part_of_the_larger_context_of_Islamic_rule_in_India
gptkbp:historicalImpact Significant_impact_on_Indian_history
gptkbp:historicalPeriod gptkb:Medieval_India
gptkb:Tabaqat-i-Nasiri
Featured_in_historical_narratives_of_India
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Documented in various historical texts
First to consolidate power in North India
Recognized_as_a_key_figure_in_Delhi_Sultanate_history
Influenced_the_course_of_Indian_history.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sultan Shamsuddin Iltutmish
gptkbp:influence Influenced later Delhi Sultans
gptkbp:internationalRelations Maintained relations with neighboring kingdoms
gptkbp:judges Established a judicial system
gptkbp:knownFor Consolidation of the Delhi Sultanate
gptkbp:legacy Established a strong foundation for future rulers
gptkbp:militaryRank Used cavalry effectively
Established a standing army
Recognized for military leadership skills
Campaign against the Khilji
Defeated invaders from the west
gptkbp:mother Shamsi
gptkbp:notableBattle gptkb:Battle_of_Chandawar
gptkbp:politicalAffiliation Brought stability to the region
gptkbp:politicalPosition Established a political legacy for future rulers
Allied_with_local_chieftains
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Qutb_al-Din_Aibak
gptkbp:reign 1211-1236
gptkbp:religion Islam
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Razia_Sultana
gptkbp:successor Rukn ud din Firuz Shah
gptkbp:title gptkb:Sultan_of_Delhi