Role of Iltutmish in Consolidating the Delhi Sultanate
Introduction The consolidation of the Delhi Sultanate was not an automatic process after its establishment by Qutb-ud-din Aibak. It required a capable and visionary ruler to stabilize the fragile political structure. This crucial task was performed by Shams-ud-din Iltutmish (1211–1236 CE), who is widely regarded as the real consolidator of the Delhi Sultanate. When Iltutmish…