Question

write the political condition of India on the eve of
Turkish
political condition
invasion. (10 marks)​

Answer 1

Answer:After Tarain, Muizuddin returned to Ghazni leaving the affairs of India in the hands of his trusted slave Qutubuddin Aibak. During his governorship Aibak had to face a serious rebellion in Rajasthan that was suppressed.

Thereafter Aibak attacked Anhilwara in Gujarat in 1197 A.D. and defeated Bhima II.

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He also conquered Badaun, Benares and Chandawar and consolidated the conquest at Kannauj.

One of the most important conquests of Aibak was that of Bundelkhand. Aibak attacked in 1203 A.D. the fort of Kalinjar that was regarded impregnable. Aibak was successful in ousting the Chandellas and occupying the region. He also occupied Mahoba and Khajuraho.

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