Question

What were the causes of downfall of delhi sultanate?

Answer 1

Answer:

As a result of this, when the military power weakened because of the weak Sultans, self- seeking provincial leaders and military generals revolted against the Sultanate. In the 14th century, many provincial leaders declared themselves free leading to the disintegration of Delhi Sultanate

Answer 2

Answer:

• The Sultans had conquered India by sword and they ruled it by sword. They never gained sympathy of their subjects. They were despotic by nature.
• Most of the Sultans were intolerant towards the Hindus. The Hindus were maltreated and forcibly converted to Islam. They were even made to pay Jazia.
• Most of the Sultans were pleasure loving and weak rulers.
• The nobles were opportunists and revolted from time to time.
• The Jagirdari system weakened the Central government.
• The army was not well organised and it was not well disciplined.
• There was no definite law of succession.
• The continuous invasions of the Mongols weakened the Delhi Sultanate.