RRB Group D Medieval India

Five dynasties ruled: Slave Dynasty (1206-1290), Khilji Dynasty (1290-1320), Tughlaq Dynasty (1320-1414), Sayyid Dynasty (1414-1451), and Lodi Dynasty (1451-1526). Each dynasty brought administrative changes and territorial expansions. The Mughal Empire (1526-1857) was founded by Babur after defeating Ibrahim Lodi at Panipat in 1526. The empire reached its peak under Akbar, Jahangir, Shah Jahan, and Aurangzeb.

Akbar's policy of Sulh-i-Kul (universal tolerance) and administrative reforms made the empire strong. Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal. Aurangzeb's religious policies weakened the empire. South India had powerful kingdoms like Chola, Chera, Pandya, Vijayanagara, and Bahmani Sultanate.

The Vijayanagara Empire (1336-1646) was the strongest South Indian kingdom. It controlled trade routes and promoted art and literature.

SSC CGL asks 2-3 questions from Medieval India. Common topics include battle dates, dynasty founders, architectural monuments, and administrative terms. Questions often test chronological order of rulers or battles. Memory Trick: Remember 'SKTSLS' for Delhi Sultanate dynasties - Slave, Khilji, Tughlaq, Sayyid, Lodi, Sultanate. For Mughal rulers: 'BAHJASA' - Babur, Akbar, Humayun, Jahangir, Aurangzeb, Shah Jahan, Aurangzeb.