1206 in India

The year 1206 marked a significant turning point in Indian history, as it witnessed the establishment of the Delhi Sultanate, a pivotal dynastic rule that would shape the subcontinent’s political and cultural landscape for centuries. The death of Muhammad Ghori in 1206 led to the ascendance of Qutb al-Din Aibak, a former slave and general of Ghori, who became the first Sultan of Delhi. His coronation signified the transition from the previous Rajput dominance to Islamic rule in northern India. This period initiated a blend of Persian culture and indigenous traditions, setting the stage for subsequent sultans and empires. The architectural and administrative legacies of this era continue to influence India today.