Class 7 History Chapter 3 | Delhi: 12th to 15th Century | Full Chapter

Welcome to Chapter 3 of our Class 7 History series! ⚔️ This video covers Delhi: 12th to 15th Century (also known as The Delhi Sultans) from the NCERT textbook "Our Pasts - II". Discover how Delhi transformed into a powerful political center, starting with the Rajput dynasties and continuing through the reigns of the early Turkish rulers, Khaljis, and Tughluqs. We explore the massive expansion of the Delhi Sultanate, its unique administrative system, and the defensive strategies used against Mongol invasions. What You Will Learn in This Video: Finding Out About the Sultans: How historians use inscriptions, coins, architecture, and Persian histories called tawarikh to understand the past. Expansion of the Empire: The internal and external frontiers, and the shift from fortified garrison towns to a vast empire covering most of the Indian subcontinent under Alauddin Khalji and Muhammad Tughluq. Administration & Consolidation: The system of assigning lands called iqta to military commanders (muqtis or iqtadars) and how the state controlled revenue collection. Facing the Mongols: How rulers raised massive standing armies, built new garrison towns, and adjusted taxes to protect the Sultanate from Mongol attacks. Sultanates in the 15th and 16th Centuries: The rise of new dynasties like the Sayyids, Lodis, and the Suri dynasty under Sher Shah Sur. Video Timestamps: 0:00 - Delhi Under the Rajput Dynasties 3:15 - Understanding the Tawarikh 7:30 - From Garrison Town to Empire (Internal & External Frontiers) 12:45 - The Khalji and Tughluq Dynasties 18:20 - Administration: Iqtas and Muqtis 23:10 - The Mongol Invasions & Defense Strategies 28:00 - The Sultanate in the 15th and 16th Centuries 32:15 - Chapter Summary & Important Questions 📚 Grab your NCERT textbook and let's dive into the history of Delhi! Hit the LIKE button if this helped you understand the chapter, share it with your classmates, and SUBSCRIBE for more Class 7 Social Science lessons! Hashtags: #Class7History #DelhiSultans #NCERTClass7 #CBSEClass7 #HistoryChapter3 #OurPasts2 #StudyWithMe