When you think of ancient history, what comes to mind? Kings, battles, empires... men writing most of the rules, right? But ...

Discover the major events, births, and deaths that happened on 29 April, including International Dance Day, World Veterinary Day, the start of Red Fort’s construction, and the contributions of notable ...

A symbol of Islamic rule in India, the Qutub Minar's construction was started by Qutub-ud-din Aibak in 1192 and completed by Iltutmish and Firoz Shah Tughlaq in 1368. Undoubtedly the most popular ...

Qutb Minar was built as a victory minaret by Delhi Sultanate ruler Qutub-ud-Din Aibak in A.D. 1199, and was completed by his successors Shamsu’d-Din Iltutmish and Firoz Shah Tuglaq, who drew ...

This highlights how Waqf institutions were systematically managed and respected. The Iltutmish era (1211-1236) is particularly significant in the history of Waqf in India. As Dr Faizi points out, “The ...