Shams ud-Din Iltutmish [a] (1192 – 30 April 1236) was the third of the Mamluk kings who ruled the former Ghurid territories in northern India. He was the first Muslim sovereign to rule from Delhi, and is thus considered the effective founder of the Delhi Sultanate.

Iltutmish, third and greatest Delhi sultan of the so-called Slave dynasty, best known for establishing a permanent Muslim capital in Delhi following the advances of his Ghurid predecessors. From there he strengthened and expanded the Muslim empire in northern India.

Iltutmish was the first Sultan of Delhi, who received the Investiture of Khalifa. In 1229 A.D. the Khalifa of Baghdad, A1 Mustansir Billah, bestowed on Iltutmish the titles of “Sultan-i- Azam” or the Sultan the great and “Nasir-amir-al-Mommin” or the Deputy of the leader of faithful.

Aug 15, 2024 · Shams ud-Din Iltutmish was the first Muslim sovereign to rule from Delhi. It's under his rule that the Delhi Sultanate gained a firm footing in the subcontinent. Check out this biography to know about his life.

Iltutmish was the first Muslim ruler to rule from Delhi and that's why he was regarded as the effective founder of the Delhi Sultanate. He was also the first Sultan of India to be recognised by the Khalifa.

Dec 20, 2024 · Iltutmish, the third ruler of the Slave Dynasty or Mamluk Dynasty, not only maintained the unity of the empire but also created an effective administrative system to ensure the stability of the empire.

Iltutmish, a remarkable figure, rose from slavery to become the founder of the Delhi Sultanate. His reign (1211-1236 CE) was marked by political stability, administrative reforms, and military successes, shaping the future of the Sultanate. Born a slave in Central Asia, Iltutmish was brought to Delhi as a prisoner of war.