Iltumish was both the capable general and good ruler why?
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Iltutmish was the first real Turkish Sultan of Delhi. After the death of Qutb-ud-din Aibak, his inefficient Son Aram Shah was placed on the throne by his officers at Lahore.
But his candidature was opposed by the nobles of Delhi. High officials including Turkish nobles at Delhi decided to invite Iltutmish, the Son-in-law of Aibak to succeed him. Iltutmish was more efficient as well as a capable military commander. He was by then the governor of Badaun.
Iltutmish who was eagerly awaiting this opportunity, responded to their call very promptly and reached Delhi and assumed sovereign powers. Aram Shah marched towards Delhi with a vast army but Iltutmish defeated and killed him. He is said to have ruled only for eight months. After this inglorious period of eight months rule of Aram Shah, there started a glorious period of Iltutmish in 1211 A.D. which continued for a long period till he died on 1236.
To his credit, he was the first Sultan of India who was recognized by the Khalifa. He was successful in keeping the throne of Delhi safe from the danger of Mangol invasion as well as from the attacks of both Yeldoz and Qubacha. He broke up the Rajput powers in the north and established his supremacy over them. He made his rule hereditary, issued coins in his name and made Delhi a beautiful capital.
Early Career:
Iltutmish’s full name was Shams-ud-din Iltutmish and was born in a Turkish family in Central Asia. His family belonged to the Ilbari tribe of the Turks. He was handsome and intelligent and loved by his parents. His brothers being envious had sold him as a slave to a slave merchant named Jamal-ud-din. He took him to Delhi and sold him again to Qutb-uddin-Aibak.
He received training as a soldier and learnt reading and writing as well. Very soon he proved his talent and became a great warrior. It is said that Muhammad of Ghur was much impressed and recommended him to Qutb-uddin-Aibak in these words: Treat Iltutmish well, for he will distinguish himself. His words become true. Under Aibak, Iltutmish rose from position to position and just before his Sultan-ship he was the governor of Badaun. Aibak made him his son-in-law by giving him his daughter in marriage. However with a stroke of good fortune and hard work he became the Sultan of Delhi and ascended the throne in 1211 A.D. after the death of his great master.
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