Birthplace: Central Asia
Died: April 11, 1236
Shams ud-Din Iltutmish, a former slave, gained prominence through his military skills and loyalty to his masters. He was instrumental in founding the Delhi Sultanate in northern India and became its first Muslim ruler based in Delhi. Iltutmish’s strategic military tactics and administrative changes strengthened his rule, expanding his empire’s reach and power. He implemented new coinage, restructured the administration, and supervised the construction of several public structures, leaving a lasting impact on the region.
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