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Its greatest ruler was Ibrahim , who made Jaunpur
fought several battles with the neighbouring
a centre of learning. He also undertook kingdoms. He also destroyed several temples.
construction of gates and arches. The most famous
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piece of architecture is the Atala Masjid Malik Mewar
Muhammad Jayasi , a famous poet, lived in this Mewar was ruled by the Sisodia Rajputs. Rana Hamir
kingdom. and Rana Kumbha were able kings. They resisted
against the Sultanate power. They also continuously
WESTERN INDIA fought with Malwa and Gujarat, but emerged
victorious. Rana Kumbha is remembered for his
Gujarat
qualities. He was a valiant
You have read that Timur invaded India in 1398 but kind-hearted king. He
AD. After his raid, many parts seceded from the also had interest in poetry
Delhi Sultanate and declared their independence. and music. He also wrote
Gujarat too was independent for all practical several books. He was an
purposes. But it was in 1407 that it formally able administrator. He built
declared its independence and Zafar Khan the famous Victory Tower at
became the sultan. Zafar Khan called himself Chittor. Victory Tower at Chittor
Muzaffar Shah . His grandson, Ahmed Shah was
His grandson, Rana Sanga was also a very brave
the sultan from 1411 to 1443 AD. He expanded
the kingdom and founded the city of Ahmedabad . king. His body was covered with over eighty
He reorganised the administration. He undertook wounds that he received in various campaigns. He
successfully fought with Malwa, Gujarat and
the construction of several mosques, palaces and
madarasas. He campaigned against Malwa and a Delhi. He was defeated by Babur in 1527.
number of Rajput states in the Saurashtra region. Just Think!
He also subjugated the Rajput states of Jhalawar
and Dungarpur. He annexed the fort of Girnar.
Why did Rana Kumbha build the Victory Tower?
He destroyed several temples. He was very harsh
Marwar
on the Hindus. He levied jaziya on the Hindus.
The most famous ruler of Gujarat was Mahmud Marwar was ruled by
Bagarha who ruled from 1459 to 1511 AD. He the Rathor kings. They
also defeated the Rajput kingdoms and annexed were perhaps the
the region of Saurashtra. He also destroyed descendents of the
temples in Dwarka. Its last ruler was Bahadur Rashtrakutas. Marwar
Shah who was killed by the Portuguese. is situated around
Jodhpur. The fort and Jodhpur Fort
Malwa
city of Jodhpur was founded by King Jodha . His
Malwa also declared its independence after son, Bika founded the city of Bikaner .
Timur’s invasion. Its capital was Mandu . Its central Quiz Time
location was beneficial to it. The traders treaded
its territory for going from north India to south Fill in the blanks :
India. Also, the Gujarati traders had to go through 1. The Ahoms were great _________ .
it to go to north India.
2. Atala Masjid was built by _________ .
One of its early rulers was Hushang Shah . He
constructed the beautiful city of Mandu. He was 3. _________ founded the city of Ahmedabad.
known for his religious tolerance. He encouraged 4. Bahadur Shah was killed by the _________ .
the Rajputs to settle down in his kingdom. The 5. Rathor kings were the descendents of the
most powerful sultan was Mahmud Khalji . He _________ .

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