First Mongol Invasion of India
During Allaudin Khilji’s reign, the Mongols began their first attack on India. The Mongol Empire invaded the Indian subcontinent many times between 1221 and 1327; rebellious Qaraunas of Mongol ancestry carried out several of the latter raids. The Mongols ruled over most of present-day Pakistan and Punjab for many years as a vassal state, conquering Kashmir. The Mongol Army suffered severe losses on the opposing army during the Delhi Sultanate’s heroic struggle against them under Allaudin Khilji as they marched into the Indian hinterland and into the outskirts of Delhi. But just when they were about to win, the Mongols abruptly left India, saving Allaudin Khilji from shame.
However, it is undeniable that Alauddin Khilji defeated the unbeatable Mongols with a strong force. With the exception of the final few years of Alauddin Khilji’s rule, the stability of India was under threat from the Mongols the entire time. Khilji was a great soldier and commander with a well-trained and disciplined army; he had also created a solid economic base that supplied him with the money to pay his troops. These factors along with his superior Turkish cavalry and infantry tactics allowed him to hold off the Mongols.
Mongol Invasion of India
Mongol Invasion of India: Mongol invasions were conducted by the Mongol empire in the Indian subcontinent between 1221 and 1327, with the Qaraunas of Mongol descent leading many of the latter expeditions. For many years, the Mongols ruled over portions of the subcontinent. The Delhi Sultanate launched a counterattack against the Mongols as they advanced into the Indian hinterland and arrived at the periphery of Delhi, resulting in significant losses for the Mongol force. One of the Sultan’s main responsibilities, according to Delhi Sultanate authorities, is to take revenge on the Mongols.
Table of Content
- Background of Mongol Invasion of India
- First Mongol Invasion of India
- Mongol Invasion of India against the Delhi Sultanate
- Later Mongol Invasions of India