New York: Osprey, Date: 2006. 1st Printing. Soft Cover. Near Fine. 7x0x9. Delf, Brian. First printing. Covers lightly toned. 2006 Soft Cover. 64 pp. From the beginning of the 11th century onwards, the constant sate of war amongst the various Indian kingdoms left them open to outside attack, and Muslim Turkic tribesmen began to pour over the north-west border from modern-day Afghanistan. These raiders consolidated their successes and by 1206 a Muslim state, the Sultanate of Delhi, had been founded, which then extended its direct rule or influence over most of the subcontinent. A turbulent period followed. The Sultanate was in constant flux as five dynasties rose and fell: Mamluk or Slave (1206-90), Khalji (1290-1320), Tughluq (1320-1413), Sayyid (1414-51), and Lodi (1451-1526). 19 out of the 35 Sultans died at the hands of assassins and the Sultanate was torn by factional rivalries and court intrigues. As a consequence of this, the territory under its direct control expanded and shrank depending on the personality, fortunes and military success of each individual Sultan. This era is considered to be the defining age of Indian castle and fortification design. The instability and feudal division of the country throughout the greater part of the period led to the intense fortification of many of the provinces, as each small lord sought to bolster his position by constructing castles. It was also the period during which Indian castles started to show their defining features, ...

Osprey Publishing, Date: 2006-09-26. Paperback. Used: Good. 2006. Osprey Publishing ISBN 184603065X 9781846030659 [US]

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Osprey Publishing, Date: 2006-09-26. Paperback. Used:Good. 2006. Osprey Publishing ISBN 184603065X 9781846030659 [US]

ISBN10: 184603065X, ISBN13: 9781846030659, [publisher: Osprey Publishing] Softcover
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